J. Edward Bromberg
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Joseph Edward Bromberg (born Josef Bromberger, December 25, 1903 – December 6, 1951) was a Hungarian-born American character actor in motion picture and stage productions dating mostly from the 1930s and 1940s. Knowledge of his past as a member of the Communist Party led to a defiant appearance before the House Un-American Activities Committee, shortly before his death.
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Born | Josef Bromberger (1903-12-25)December 25, 1903 Temesvár, Kingdom of Hungary |
Died | December 6, 1951(1951-12-06) (aged 47) London, UK |
Resting place | Mount Hebron Cemetery, New York City |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1926–1950 |
Spouse | Goldie Doberman (1927–?) |
Children | 3 |
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Bromberg is considered a victim of red-baiting and a casualty of the Hollywood Blacklist.[1] He is best known, historically, as being one of the "names" named by director Elia Kazan in the director's second appearance before HUAC.[2]