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. Familiar to Broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences, this "Apostle of Pep" was regarded almost as a family member by millions because his top-rated radio shows revealed intimate stories and amusing anecdotes about his wife, Ida, and five daughters. Some of his hits include "Makin' Whoopee", "Ida (Sweet as Apple Cider)", "If You Knew Susie", "Ma! He's Making Eyes at Me", “Mandy”, "My Baby Just Cares for Me”, "Margie", and "How Ya Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm (After They've Seen Paree)?" He also wrote a few songs, including "Merrily We Roll Along", the Merrie Melodies Warner Bros. cartoon theme.
His eye-rolling song-and-dance routines eventually led to his nickname "Banjo Eyes". In 1933, artist Frederick J. Garner caricatured Cantor with large round eyes resembling the drum-like pot of a banjo. Cantor's eyes became his trademark, often exaggerated in illustrations, and leading to his appearance on Broadway in the musical Banjo Eyes (1941).
His charity and humanitarian work was extensive. He helped to develop the March of Dimes and is credited with coining its name. Cantor was awarded an honorary Oscar in 1956 for distinguished service to the film industry.
Filmography
all 40
Movies 32
self 23
TV Shows 8
Writer 2
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies (2001)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975)
The Great Radio Comedians (1971)
Startime (1959)
Playhouse 90 (1956)
The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theatre (1955)
The Eddie Cantor Story (1953)
Yesterday and Today (1953)
This Is Your Life (1952)
The Story of Will Rogers (1952)
The Jack Benny Program (1950)
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
What's My Line? (1950)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
If You Knew Susie (1948)
The Friendship Train (1948)
Breakdowns of 1944 (1944)
Hollywood Canteen (1944)
Show Business (1944)
Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943)
Forty Little Mothers (1940)
Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)
Strike Me Pink (1936)
Kid Millions (1934)
The Hollywood Gad-About (1934)
Screen Snapshots No. 11 (1934)
Roman Scandals (1933)
The Kid from Spain (1932)
Palmy Days (1931)
Mr. Lemon Of Orange (1931)
Whoopee! (1930)
Insurance (1930)
Caught Short (1930)
Screen Snapshots Series 9, No. 18 (1930)
Getting a Ticket (1930)
Glorifying the American Girl (1929)
A Ziegfeld Midnight Frolic (1929)
Special Delivery (1927)
Kid Boots (1926)
A Few Moments with Eddie Cantor (1923)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1892-01-30
Deathday1964-10-10 (72 years old)
Birth NameEdward Israel Iskowitz
Birth PlaceManhattan, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsIsidore Itzkowitz
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
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