Eddie Cantor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eddie Cantor
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| President of the Screen Actors Guild | |
| In office 1933–1935 |
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| Preceded by | Ralph Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Robert Montgomery |
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| Born |
Edward Israel Iskowitz
January 31, 1892 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | October 10, 1964 (aged 72) Beverly Hills, California, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Ida (Tobias) Cantor (1914–1962; her death; 5 daughters) |
| Occupation | Actor, comedian, dancer, singer-songwriter |
Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 - October 10, 1964) was an American comedian, singer, actor, songwriter. Familiar to Broadway, radio 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. His eye-rolling song-and-dance routines eventually led to his nickname, Banjo Eyes, and in 1933, the artist Frederick J. Garner caricatured Cantor with large round and white 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). He was the original singer of 1929 hit song "Makin' Whoopie".
Images for kids
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The Cantors in 1952
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Flyer for Midnight Rounders
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Cantor (right) with Bert Gordon, AKA "the Mad Russian".
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in Roman Scandals (1933)
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Cantor as host of The Colgate Comedy Hour, 1952.
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Cantor and three of his daughters strike a pose in 1926 to promote his first film, Kid Boots, and children's shoes.
