Ed Wynn
American actor and comedian (1886–1966)
Biography
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, his performances in classic Disney films such as Alice in Wonderland and Mary Poppins, and his later career as a dramatic actor, which continued into the 1960s. Wynn's variety show (1949–1950), The Ed Wynn Show, won a Peabody Award and an Emmy Award. Late in his career, he began alternating his comedic work with acclaimed dramatic performances; earning nominations for a Golden Globe and a BAFTA award for The Great Man, and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Diary of Anne Frank.
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Family
- Spouse(s)
- Hilda KeenanFrieda MierseDorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt
- Children
- Keenan Wynn
Awards & honours (2)
- Disney Legends
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Quick answers about Ed Wynn
- How old was Ed Wynn?
- Ed Wynn died on June 19, 1966 at the age of 79.
- When is Ed Wynn's birthday?
- Ed Wynn was born on November 9, 1886.
- Where was Ed Wynn born?
- Ed Wynn was born in Philadelphia.
- What is Ed Wynn's zodiac sign?
- Ed Wynn's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
- What is Ed Wynn's nationality?
- Ed Wynn is a citizen of United States.
- What does Ed Wynn do?
- Ed Wynn is known as character actor, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
- Who has Ed Wynn been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Ed Wynn's spouses include Hilda Keenan, Frieda Mierse, Dorothy Elizabeth Nesbitt.
- How many children did Ed Wynn have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Ed Wynn.