Eddie Fisher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eddie Fisher
Fisher in 1960
Born	Edwin Jack Fisher (1928-08-10)August 10, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 22, 2010(2010-09-22) (aged 82) Berkeley, California, U.S.
Resting place	Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Colma, California, U.S.
Occupation	Singer actor
Years active	1948–2010
Spouse(s)	Debbie Reynolds ​ ​ (m. 1955; div. 1959)​ Elizabeth Taylor ​ ​ (m. 1959; div. 1964)​ Connie Stevens ​ ​ (m. 1967; div. 1969)​ Terry Richard ​ ​ (m. 1975; div. 1976)​ Betty Lin ​ ​ (m. 1993; died 2001)​
Children	Carrie Todd Joely Tricia Leigh
Relatives	Billie Lourd (granddaughter)
Musical career
Genres	Traditional pop
Labels	RCA Victor Ramrod Dot Records

Edwin Jack Fisher (born August 10, 1928 – died September 22, 2010) was a famous American singer and actor. He was one of the most popular artists in the 1950s. He sold millions of records and even had his own TV show, The Eddie Fisher Show.

Eddie Fisher was married five times and had four children. His first wife was actress Debbie Reynolds. Later, he married actress Elizabeth Taylor, who was a close friend of Debbie Reynolds. After Elizabeth Taylor's husband, Mike Todd, died, Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor married. They later divorced, and he married Connie Stevens. Eddie Fisher is the father of Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher (with Debbie Reynolds), and Joely Fisher and Tricia Leigh Fisher (with Connie Stevens).

Early Life and Musical Talent

Eddie Fisher was born in Philadelphia on August 10, 1928. He was the fourth of seven children. His parents, Gitte and Joseph, were Jewish immigrants from the Russian Empire. His family called him "Sonny Boy" after a popular song.

From a young age, it was clear Eddie had a special talent for singing. He often won amateur singing contests. He first sang on the radio at a local Philadelphia station called WFIL. He also appeared on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, a popular radio show. Because he became a local star, Eddie left high school early to focus on his singing career.

Becoming a Star Singer

By 1946, Eddie Fisher was singing with big bands like Buddy Morrow's. In 1949, famous entertainer Eddie Cantor heard him sing. After performing on Cantor's radio show, Eddie Fisher became very popular across the country. He then signed a recording contract with RCA Victor.

In 1951, Fisher joined the United States Army. He served for a year in Korea. From 1952 to 1953, he was the main singer for The United States Army Band. He also made TV appearances in his army uniform.

After leaving the army, he started singing in top nightclubs. He also had his own TV show, Coke Time with Eddie Fisher, on NBC from 1953 to 1957. He appeared on other popular shows too. His good looks and strong voice made him a teen idol. He was one of the most popular singers of the early 1950s. Between 1950 and 1956, he had 17 songs in the Top 10 music charts. He had 35 songs in the Top 40.

Film Roles and Public Attention

In 1956, Eddie Fisher acted alongside his wife at the time, Debbie Reynolds, in the musical comedy Bundle of Joy. In 1960, he played a serious role in the movie Butterfield 8 with his second wife, Elizabeth Taylor.

His personal life received a lot of public attention when he divorced Debbie Reynolds and married Elizabeth Taylor. This event caused much discussion and led to NBC canceling his television series in March 1959.

In 1960, he left RCA Victor and briefly recorded on his own label, Ramrod Records. He later recorded for Dot Records. During this time, he was the first to record "Sunrise, Sunset" from the musical Fiddler on the Roof. He also released albums like Eddie Fisher Today (1965). He returned to RCA Victor and had a hit song in 1966 called "Games That Lovers Play".

Eddie Fisher performed in major concert halls across the United States. He also headlined shows in Las Vegas and at famous theaters like the Palace Theater in New York City.

Eddie Fisher has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One is for his music recordings and the other is for his television work.

Family Life

Debbie Reynolds and Fisher at their wedding, 1955

Eddie Fisher had five marriages and four children:

• Debbie Reynolds (married 1955–divorced 1959)
  • Carrie Fisher (born 1956–died 2016)
  • Todd Fisher (born 1958)
• Elizabeth Taylor (married 1959–divorced 1964)
• Connie Stevens (married 1967–divorced 1969)
  • Joely Fisher (born 1967)
  • Tricia Leigh Fisher (born 1968)
• Terry Richard (married 1975–divorced 1976)
• Betty Lin (married 1993 – died 2001)

Debbie Reynolds and Elizabeth Taylor later became good friends again. They even made fun of their shared ex-husband in a TV movie called These Old Broads.

Eddie Fisher wrote two books about his life: Eddie: My Life, My Loves (1981) and Been There, Done That (1999).

Later Years and Death

In his later years, Eddie Fisher had problems with his knees, back, hearing, and eyesight. He rarely appeared in public. Friends said he remained sharp and enjoyed watching TV and following the news. He would also sing his old songs while a friend played the piano.

Eddie Fisher fell and broke his hip on September 9, 2010. He passed away 13 days later on September 22, 2010, at his home in Berkeley, California. He was 82 years old. His ashes were buried next to his wife Betty Lin at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

Discography

Hit songs

Albums

• Eddie Fisher Sings (10-inch album) (RCA Victor 1952)
• I'm in the Mood for Love (RCA Victor 1952/55)
• Christmas with Eddie Fisher (10-inch album) (RCA Victor 1952)
• Eddie Fisher Sings Irving Berlin Favorites (10-inch album) (RCA Victor 1954)
• May I Sing to You? (RCA Victor 1954/55)
• I Love You (RCA Victor 1955)
• Eddie Fisher Sings Academy Award Winning Songs (RCA Victor 1955)
• Bundle of Joy (film soundtrack) (RCA Victor 1956)
• As Long as There's Music (RCA Victor 1958)
• Scent of Mystery (film soundtrack) (Ramrod 1960)
• Eddie Fisher at the Winter Garden (Ramrod 1963)
• Eddie Fisher Today! (Dot 1965)
• When I Was Young (Dot 1965) (re-recordings of his RCA Victor hits)
• Mary Christmas (Dot 1965)
• Games That Lovers Play (RCA Victor 1966)
• People Like You (RCA Victor 1967)
• You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet (RCA Victor 1968)
• After All (Bainbridge Records 1984)

Compilations

• Thinking of You (RCA Victor 1957)
• Eddie Fisher's Greatest Hits (RCA Victor 1962)
• The Very Best of Eddie Fisher (MCA 1988)
• All Time Greatest Hits Vol.1 (RCA 1990)
• Eddie Fisher – Greatest Hits (RCA 2001)

Books

• Fisher, Eddie (1984). Eddie: My Life, My Loves. Harper Collins. ISBN: 978-0-0601-4907-9.

See also

In Spanish: Eddie Fisher para niños