Eddie Bracken
Biography
Eddie Bracken was an American actor who started in vaudeville as a child and became known for Broadway and Hollywood comedy. Born in Astoria, Queens, New York, in 1915, he performed in vaudeville at nine and scored a hit with the Broadway musical Too Many Girls, reprising his role in the 1940 film version. His biggest screen success came in 1944, when Preston Sturges cast him in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek and Hail the Conquering Hero, both later preserved by the National Film Registry. He hosted his own radio program, The Eddie Bracken Show, and returned to Broadway in shows such as Hello, Dolly! and Sugar Babies. After nearly 30 years away from features, he played character roles in National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Oscar (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994). He died in 2002.
87years old at death
- Born Astoria
- Died Montclair
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
- Also credited as Edward Vincent Bracken
Movie Career
- Films
- 10
- Career span
- 53 years1944 to 1997
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Big break
Eddie Bracken became a household name during World War II after appearing in two Preston Sturges films from the 1940s, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek with Betty Hutton and Hail the Conquering Hero.
First role
Bracken was nine when he acted in vaudeville. He later became known for the Broadway musical Too Many Girls, playing the same part again in the 1940 film version.
A first
Bracken's final Broadway role came at 77, in the musical Dreamtime, which David Niles directed at the Ed Sullivan Theater.
Beyond film
Bracken spent many years with New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, appearing in dozens of shows between the 1980s and early 2000s. He played Captain Andy Hawkes in their Show Boat, which PBS broadcast in 1990.
Eddie Bracken movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Preston Sturges directed two of these films. Eleven actors appear in two of them each. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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Preston SturgesDirector, 2 films, 1944
All films by Preston Sturges
Also two films together5 more actors
- Chester ConklinHail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)
- Al BridgeHail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)
- Nora CecilHail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)
- Almira SessionsSummer Stock (1950) and The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)
- Eddie HallHail the Conquering Hero (1944) and The Miracle of Morgan’s Creek (1944)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.