Biography

Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), in 1948 he was the first major star of US television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr. Television to millions during TV's golden age.

Known For

The Muppet Movie

Mad Man Mooney

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Self (uncredited)

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

J. Russell Finch

Let's Make Love

Milton Berle (uncredited)

Going Overboard

Himself (uncredited)

Broadway Danny Rose

Milton Berle

James Dean: Forever Young

Self (archive footage)

The Loved One

Mr. Kenton