Ed Wynn
American actor and comedian (1886–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Ed Wynne.
Isaiah Edwin Leopold (November 9, 1886 – June 19, 1966), better known as Ed Wynn, was an American actor and comedian. He began his career in vaudeville in 1903 and was known for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later career as a dramatic actor, which continued into the 1960s.[2] His variety show (1949–1950), The Ed Wynn Show, won a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award.
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Born | Isaiah Edwin Leopold[1] (1886-11-09)November 9, 1886[1] |
Died | June 19, 1966(1966-06-19) (aged 79)[1] |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1903–1966 |
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Children | Keenan Wynn |
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