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
Complete Filmography
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.6
2004
as Narrator (Mickey and the Beanstalk) (voice) (archive sound)
Two classic animated shorts from the Disney studios. In 'The Reluctant Dragon' (1941), a young boy and a famous dragon fighter team up to teach a doci...
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1
1999
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Even big stars need to stand in front of the director and audition for their roles, and some of the best screen tests are from the early years of lege...
The Story Behind Walt Disney's 'Fun and Fancy Free'
1997
as Self (archive footage)
From all the cartoons Walt Disney and his team create a full length feature film fun and fancy free . Learn the story of how ww2 Changed bongo and the...
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
1990
as (archive footage)
Welcome behind the closed doors of a Hollywood that only a select few will ever get to see -- a Hollywood of tragic lives and tragic deaths. Some of t...
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
1987
as Self (archive footage)
Documentary about James Stewart's long career as an actor and positive personal life.
The Muppet Movie
1979
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...
The Muppet Movie
1979
In Memory Of
The Muppets gather to watch their newly-finished big-budget rich-and-famous feature film: a talent agent persuades Kermit the Frog to leave the swamp ...
Mickey's 50
1978
as Self
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th bi...
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977
as Self
A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
1976
as Professor Quicksand
A would-be filmmaker and actress shake up the industry with a trick dog who gets discovered by a studio bus driver in the 1920s.
The Lion Roars Again
1975
as Self
A chronicle of the 1975 International Press Conclave hosted by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer over two days in May 1975.
The Homecoming: A Christmas Story
1971
as Ebenezer Walton
It's Christmas Eve, early 1930s on Walton's Mountain. As the family prepares for the holiday, they anxiously await Pa's return home from his job in th...
The Great Radio Comedians
1971
as Self/Charlie McCarthy
Documentary about radio comedies primarily focused on Burns & Allen, Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy, The Jack Benny Program, Fibber McGee & Molly, Th...
The Phynx
1970
as Edgar Bergen
A rock band is invented by the government as a cover to find hostages in a remote castle in Albania held by communist enemies of the USA.
Rogue's Gallery
1968
as Roy Benz
A private eye gets in trouble when he tries to help a woman in distress.
Don't Make Waves
1967
as Madame Lavinia
Carlo Cofield vacations to Southern California, where he quickly becomes immersed in the easy-going local culture, getting entangled in two beachside ...
One Way Wahine
1965
In Hawaii, a man convinces a couple of runaway teenagers to help him rip off a pair of bank robbers.
The Hanged Man
1964
as Hotel Clerk
A gunman whose best friend has been murdered enacts a plan to blackmail the corrupt labor union leader responsible but finds he isn't the only one aft...
Who Killed Julie Greer?
1961
as Dr. Coombs
Amos Burke is an L.A. cop who's inherited millions and usually arrives at crime scenes in a chauffeur-driven Rolls-Royce. Investigating the death of a...
Five Fingers : Dossier
1961
as Joseph Heidegger
From the TV series Five Fingers. Released theatrically in the UK in August 1961 as supporting film to Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.
Jack Benny Christmas Show
1960
as Self
It's the week before Christmas and Jack drops by Edgar Bergen's house to go over the upcoming show's script with his guest star. When Edgar is detaine...
Disneyland '59
1959
as Self
Walt Disney and Art Linkletter co-host a live celebration of Disneyland's 1959 expansion that consisted of the debuts of Matterhorn Bobsleds, the Disn...
Kraft Television Theatre: Alice in Wonderland
1954
as Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy
Edgar Bergen and his dummy, Charlie McCarthy, join Alice on her adventure in Wonderland.
One Hour in Wonderland
1950
as Self - Charlie McCarthy - Mortimer Snerd
Airing on Christmas Day, 1950, this holiday special was the first Disney TV production. It features Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Sn...
Charlie's Haunt
1950
as Edgar Bergen
The residents of a small town are haunted by the ghost of Charlie McCarthy, who doesn't like the fact that they are a very careless bunch and are cons...
Captain China
1950
as Mr. Haasvelt
The title character, played by John Payne, is a ship's captain whose embittered behavior after losing his lady love seemingly leads to tragedy. Accuse...
Edgar Bergen with Charlie McCarthy
1950
as Self
In his first appearance on network television, Edgar Bergen hosts a Thanksgiving Day special featuring three of his partners in ventriloquism - Charli...
I Remember Mama
1948
as Mr. Thorkelson
Norwegian immigrant Marta Hanson keeps a firm but loving hand on her household of four children, a devoted husband and a highly-educated lodger who re...
Fun and Fancy Free
1947
as Himself / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Jiminy Cricket hosts two Disney animated shorts: Bongo about a circus bear escaping to the wild, and Mickey and the Beanstalk, a take on the famous fa...
Is Everybody Listening?
1947
as Edgar Bergen - Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Radio Program
A documentary about the 82% of US citizens that listen to the radio for their entertainment, news and sport.
Song of the Open Road
1944
as Edgar Bergen
A beautiful child star tires of life in the spotlight and so disguises herself and sneaks off to join a Civilian Conservation Corps camp to work with ...
Stage Door Canteen
1943
as Edgar Bergen
A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of the theater and films appear and host a recreati...
Show-Business at War
1943
as Self
A multi-studio effort to show the newsreel audience the progress of the Hollywood war effort.
Here We Go Again
1942
as Edgar Bergen
It's Fibber and Molly's 20th anniversary and they want to throw a big party. But when everyone declines their invitation, they decide to go on a secon...
Look Who's Laughing
1941
as Edgar Bergen / Charlie McCarthy (voice)
Fibber McGee enlists the help of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in enticing an aircraft manufacturer to build a factory in the small town of Wistfu...
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
1940
as Self (archive footage)
This 1940 presentation features highlights of earlier (1928 onward) Oscar ceremonies including Shirley Temple and Walt Disney, plus acceptance speeche...
Charlie McCarthy, Detective
1939
as Himself
Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. Wh...
You Can't Cheat an Honest Man
1939
as The Great Edgar / Charlie McCarthy / Mortimer Snerd
Fields plays "Larsen E. Whipsnade", the owner of a shady carnival that is constantly on the run from the law. Whipsnade is struggling to keep a step a...
Letter of Introduction
1938
as Himself
An aging actor, trying to make a comeback on Broadway, is surprised when his estranged daughter shows up. It seems that she is an actress and is also ...
Hollywood Handicap
1938
as Himself
A group of stable hands is given a race horse when its owner retires from the business. They raise money to run the horse in the Hollywood Derby at Sa...
The Goldwyn Follies
1938
as Edgar Bergen
Movie producer chooses a simple girl to be "Miss Humanity" and to critically evalute his movies from the point of view of the ordinary person.
A Neckin' Party
1937
as Edgar Bergen
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy travel to Mexico and enrage a jealous boyfriend.
Double Talk
1937
as Dr. Bergen
Orphanage manager Dr. Bergen tries to get a rich woman to adopt Charlie McCarthy.
Bring on the Girls
1937
as Himself
Sitting in a theater box, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy make comments between the acts of a vaudeville show.
Nut Guilty
1936
as Judge Bergen
In this short film, Charlie McCarthy and Edgar Bergen preside over the courtroom for a day, dispensing their own comic brand of justice.
All American Drawback
1935
as Coach Bergen
The Dean and Board of Flunk Well College are arguing with its football coach, Bergen, about the team's star player, Charlie McCarthy, who is the only ...
Two Boobs in a Balloon
1935
as Professor Cicero Pu
Professor Cicero Pu and his dummy Charlie take a trip in the "Spirit of Ammonia" hot air balloon to the stratosphere. After the balloon goes out of co...
At the Races
1934
24th episode in the 1933-1934 Pepper Pot one-reel comedy series.
Pure Feud
1934
as Edgar Albert Appletree
Edgar Appletree learns the ins and outs of family feuding courtesy of Charlie McCarthy.
Africa Speaks -- English
1933
as Uncle
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy's plane runs out of gas and lands in the African jungle. After a short comedy routine between the two, some natives ...
The Eyes Have It
1931
as Dr. Wilbur Grant
A nine-year-old boy named Charlie McCarthy is sent by his teacher to an eye doctor. The lad has been complaining about headaches and has missed a lot ...
Free and Easy
1931
as Professor
A hobo named the Professor and his son, Charlie McCarthy, believe there's money buried in an abandoned house which was previously owned by a fellow na...
The Office Scandal
1930
Charlie to be hired by Mr. Depew as an office boy. Julie is married to another man and to Mr. Depew. It doesn't take long before Charlie is fired. Who...
The Operation
1930
as Doctor Bruce Langdon
Patient Charlie McCarthy, running a fever, is tended by Doctor Edgar Bergen. Will a tonsillectomy cure him?