Person

Eddie Cantor

Acting · 1892–1964 · New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Eddie Cantor (born Isidore Itzkowitz; January 31, 1892 – October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, film producer, screenwriter and author. Cantor was one of the prominent entertainers of his era.

Known for

Filmography

2001Goldwyn: The Man and His MoviesSelf (archive footage)
1997VaudevilleSelf (archive footage)
1976Bob Hope's World of ComedySelf - Tribute Montage (archive footage)
1975Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)
1971The Great Radio ComediansSelf (Archive footage)
1959StartimeSelf
1957The Fabulous IrishmanSelf - Host
1956Sizeman and SonMorris Sizeman
1956Playhouse 90Self - Host
1955The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theatre
1955The Eddie Cantor Comedy TheaterSelf - Host
1953The Eddie Cantor StoryHimself (epilogue)
1953Yesterday and Today(archive footage)
1952This Is Your LifeSelf
1952The Story of Will RogersEddie Cantor
1950The Jack Benny ProgramEddie Cantor
1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
1950What's My Line?Self
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1948If You Knew SusieSam Parker
1944Breakdowns of 1944Self
1944Hollywood CanteenSelf
1944Show BusinessEddie Martin
1943Thank Your Lucky StarsSelf / Joe Simpson
1940Forty Little MothersGilbert Jordan Thompson
1937Ali Baba Goes to TownAloysius Babson/Ali Baba/Eddie Cantor
1936Strike Me PinkEddie Pink
1934Kid MillionsEddie Wilson Jr.
1934The Hollywood Gad-AboutSelf (uncredited)
1934Screen Snapshots No. 11Himself
1933Roman ScandalsEddie aka Oedipus
1932The Kid from SpainEddie Williams
1931Palmy DaysEddie Simpson
1930Whoopee!Henry Williams
1930InsuranceSidney B. Zwieback
1930Caught ShortBook
1930Getting a TicketHimself
1929Glorifying the American GirlSelf
1929A Ziegfeld Midnight FrolicSelf
1927Special DeliveryEddie Beagle - the Mail Carrier
1926Kid BootsSamuel (Kid) Boots
1923A Few Moments with Eddie Cantor

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