Milton Berle

(Milton Berlinger)
actor
Born: 7/12/1908
Birthplace: Harlem, New York

Emmy Award-winning television, film and stage comic actor known as “Mr. Television.” He starred in television's The Texaco Star Theater (1948–53) and appeared in the film It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963). Berle's widespread appeal helped spark the popularity of television.

Died: 3/27/2002
 
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