Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; Yiddish: מענדעל בערלינגער; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian. His career as an entertainer spanned over eight decades, first in silent films and on stage as a child actor, then in radio, movies and television. As the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theatre (1948–1953), he was the first major American television star and was known to millions of viewers as "Uncle Miltie" and "Mr. Television" during the first Golden Age of Television. He was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in both radio and TV.
Milton Berle
comedian and actor
Notable For
American comedian and actor
Milton Berle's Historical Timeline
Entertainer Milton Berle (33) marries actress Joyce Matthews (21) for the first time (divorced 1947, remarried 1949)
Entertainer Milton Berle (33) marries actress Joyce Matthews (21) for the first time (divorced 1947, remarried 1949)
Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32)
Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32)
Milton Berle dies
Milton Berle, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2002-03-27.
Associated Historical Events
Entertainer Milton Berle (33) marries actress Joyce Matthews (21) for the first time (divorced 1947, remarried 1949)
Entertainer Milton Berle (33) marries actress Joyce Matthews (21) for the first time (divorced 1947, remarried 1949)
Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32)
Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32)
death
Milton Berle dies
Milton Berle, American comedian and actor, known for american comedian and actor, died on 2002-03-27.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Milton Berle born?
- Milton Berle was born on 1908-03-27 (American).
- What is Milton Berle known for?
- American comedian and actor
- What historical events involved Milton Berle?
- Milton Berle was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including Entertainer Milton Berle (33) marries actress Joyce Matthews (21) for the first time (divorced 1947, remarried 1949), Entertainer Milton Berle (45) marries for the third time Ruth Cosgrove (32), Milton Berle dies.
- When did Milton Berle die?
- Milton Berle died on 2002-01-01.