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Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren, February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) was an American actor, comedian and radio performer, best known for his proficiency in ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.
Known For
The Muppet Movie
(1979)
Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Fun and Fancy Free
(1947)
Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Stage Door Canteen
(1943)
Edgar Bergen
The Phynx
(1970)
Edgar Bergen
Don't Make Waves
(1967)
Madame Lavinia
Full Filmography
Acting
The Operation
(1930)
Doctor Bruce Langdon
The Office Scandal
(1930)
The Eyes Have It
(1931)
Dr. Wilbur Grant
Free and Easy
(1931)
Professor
Africa Speaks -- English
(1933)
Uncle
Pure Feud
(1934)
Edgar Albert Appletree
At the Races
(1934)
All American Drawback
(1935)
Coach Bergen
Two Boobs in a Balloon
(1935)
Professor Cicero Pu
Nut Guilty
(1936)
Judge Bergen
A Neckin' Party
(1937)
Edgar Bergen
Double Talk
(1937)
Dr. Bergen
Bring on the Girls
(1937)
Himself
Hollywood Handicap
(1938)
Himself
Letter of Introduction
(1938)
Himself
The Goldwyn Follies
(1938)
Edgar Bergen
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
(1939)
The Great Edgar
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
(1939)
Himself
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
(1940)
Self (archive footage)
Look Who's Laughing
(1941)
Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Here We Go Again
(1942)
Edgar Bergen
Show-Business at War
(1943)
Self
Stage Door Canteen
(1943)
Edgar Bergen
Song of the Open Road
(1944)
Edgar Bergen
Fun and Fancy Free
(1947)
Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Is Everybody Listening?
(1947)
Edgar Bergen - Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Radio Program
I Remember Mama
(1948)
Mr. Thorkelson
Captain China
(1950)
Mr. Haasvelt
One Hour in Wonderland
(1950)
Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Charlie's Haunt
(1950)
Edgar Bergen
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
(1954)
Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy
Disneyland '59
(1959)
Self
Jack Benny Christmas Show
(1960)
Self
Five Fingers : Dossier
(1961)
Joseph Heidegger
Who Killed Julie Greer?
(1961)
Dr. Coombs
The Hanged Man
(1964)
Hotel Clerk
One Way Wahine
(1965)
Don't Make Waves
(1967)
Madame Lavinia
Rogue's Gallery
(1968)
Roy Benz
The Phynx
(1970)
Edgar Bergen
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
(1971)
Ebenezer Walton
The Great Radio Comedians
(1971)
Self/Charlie McCarthy
The Lion Roars Again
(1975)
Self
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
(1976)
Professor Quicksand
The People's Command Performance: '77
(1977)
Self
Mickey's 50
(1978)
Self
The Muppet Movie
(1979)
Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
(1988)
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
(1990)
(archive footage)
The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
(1997)
Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
(1999)
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
(2004)
Narrator (Mickey and the Beanstalk) (voice) (archive sound)
Crew