Edgar Bergen
Edgar Bergen Bergen with his ventriloquist dummy Charlie McCarthy in Stage Door Canteen (1943) Born Edgar John Bergren (1903-02-16)February 16, 1903 Decatur, Michigan, U.S. Died September 30, 1978(1978-09-30) (aged 75) Paradise, Nevada, U.S. Cause of death Kidney disease Resting place Inglewood Park Cemetery Occupation Actor, comedian, ventriloquist Years active 1930–1978 Spouse(s) Frances Westerman (1945–1978) Edgar John Bergen (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 is also the father of actress Candice Bergen.