Ed Wynn

Ed Wynn

actor, additional crew, soundtrack

Ed Wynn was born on Nov 09, 1886 in USA. Ed Wynn's big-screen debut came with Rubber Heels directed by Victor Heerman in 1927, strarring Homer Thrush. Ed Wynn is known for Mary Poppins directed by Robert Stevenson, Julie Andrews stars as Mary Poppins and Dick Van Dyke as Bert. Ed Wynn has got 4 awards and 6 nominations so far. The most recent award Ed Wynn achieved is Walk of Fame. The upcoming new movie Ed Wynn plays is The Gnome-Mobile which will be released on Jul 19, 1967.

An old-fashioned comedian, who, by recommendation by his son Keenan Wynn, became one of the world's most beloved clowns, and one of the best actors of his time. He was born on November 9, 1886. He performed in the Ziegfeld Follies, and later had a son Keenan in 1916. He later wrote his own shows, then known as the Perfect Fool. In 1941 at age 54, he became a grandfather. He became popular for roles throughout the 1950s and 1960s, best remembered for The Ed Wynn Show (1949), and for Mary Poppins (1964) as Uncle Albert, who reflects his old style charm. He continued to perform, until he died in 1966 at age 79.

  • Birthday

    Nov 09, 1886
  • Place of Birth

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Walk of Fame
1960
Motion Picture
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
1960
Television
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
1960
Radio
Winner - Star on the Walk of Fame
Primetime Emmy Awards
1950
Most Outstanding Live Personality
Winner - Primetime Emmy

Movies & TV Shows

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Movies
TV Shows