Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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

Fun and Fancy Free

Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd

The Muppet Movie

Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)

The Great Man: W.C. Fields

Self (archive footage)

Don't Make Waves

Madame Lavinia

Song of the Open Road

Edgar Bergen

Stage Door Canteen

Edgar Bergen

Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6

Narrator (segment "Mickey and the Beanstalk") (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Self (archive footage)