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Milton Berle: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Milton Berle? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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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.

Quick facts about Milton Berle

  • Full name: Milton Berle
  • Born: 1908-07-12
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q558933

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Who is Milton Berle?

Milton Berle (born Mendel Berlinger; Yiddish: ‏מענדעל בערלינגער; July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American actor and comedian.

What nationality is Milton Berle?

Milton Berle is United States.

When was Milton Berle born?

Milton Berle was born on 1908-07-12.

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