Milton Berle
American comedian and actor (1908–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; Yiddish: מענדעל בערלינגער; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. As the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theatre (1948–1953), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during the first Golden Age of Television. He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in both radio and TV.
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Born | Mendel Berlinger (1908-07-12)July 12, 1908 New York City, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 2002(2002-03-27) (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
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Education | Professional Children's School |
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Years active | 1913–2000 |
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Children | 3 |
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