Edgar Bergen
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Edgar Bergen
Summary
Edgar Bergen is a human[1]. Born in Chicago[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1903[3]. He died in Las Vegas[4]. He died on September 30, 1978[5]. He worked as a comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and puppeteer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,175 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Edgar Bergen was born in Chicago[2].
- Edgar Bergen died in Las Vegas[4].
- Edgar Bergen was born on February 16, 1903[3].
- Edgar Bergen died on September 30, 1978[5].
- Edgar Bergen is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
- Edgar Bergen was married to Frances Bergen[13].
- A child of Edgar Bergen was Candice Bergen[14].
- Edgar Bergen held citizenship in United States[15].
- Edgar Bergen's professions included comedian[6].
- Edgar Bergen's professions included radio personality[7].
- Edgar Bergen's professions included film actor[8].
- Edgar Bergen's professions included screenwriter[9].
- Edgar Bergen worked as a puppeteer[10].
- Edgar Bergen worked as a ventriloquist[16].
- Edgar Bergen's education included a stint at Northwestern University School of Communication[17].
- Edgar Bergen's education included a stint at Lane Technical College Prep High School[18].
- Edgar Bergen's education included a stint at Lake View High School[19].
- Edgar Bergen's education included a stint at Northwestern University[20].
- Edgar Bergen received the Peabody Awards[21].
- Edgar Bergen received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22].
- Edgar Bergen received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23].
- Edgar Bergen received the Academy Honorary Award[24].
- Edgar Bergen is recorded as male[25].
- Edgar Bergen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Edgar Bergen's Commons category is recorded as Edgar Bergen[27].
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Body
Origins and Family
Edgar Bergen was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on February 16, 1903[3].
Education
Educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[17], a film school[31], in United States[32], founded in 2002[33]; Lane Technical College Prep High School[18], a high school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1908[36]; Lake View High School[19], a high school[37], in United States[38], founded in 1874[39]; and Northwestern University[20], a private university[40], in United States[41], founded in 1851[42], headquartered in Evanston[43].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], puppeteer[10], and ventriloquist[16].
Recognition
Awards received include Peabody Awards[21], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 1940[46]; Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22], a lifetime achievement award[47], in United States[48], founded in 1962[49]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], a commemorative plaque[50], in United States[51]; and Academy Honorary Award[24], an Academy Awards[52], in United States[53], founded in 1928[54].
Personal Life
Among Edgar Bergen's spouses was Frances Bergen[13]. A child of him was Candice Bergen[14].
Death and Burial
Edgar Bergen died on September 30, 1978[5]. He died in Las Vegas[4]. The cause of death was kidney failure[55]. Burial took place at Inglewood Park Cemetery[12].
Why It Matters
Edgar Bergen ranks in the top 0.62% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,175 views/month, #6,194 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Edgar Bergen born?
Edgar Bergen's place of birth was Chicago[2].
Where did Edgar Bergen die?
Edgar Bergen passed away in Las Vegas[4].
Who was Edgar Bergen married to?
Edgar Bergen's spouses include Frances Bergen[13].
What did Edgar Bergen do for work?
Edgar Bergen worked as comedian[6], radio personality[7], film actor[8], screenwriter[9], and puppeteer[10].
Where did Edgar Bergen go to school?
Edgar Bergen was educated at Northwestern University School of Communication[17], Lane Technical College Prep High School[18], Lake View High School[19], and Northwestern University[20].
What awards did Edgar Bergen receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[21], Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and Academy Honorary Award[24].