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Edmund Lincoln Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American actor and comedian. To a generation of early radio and television comedy he was known as "Rochester". Anderson entered show business as a teenager on the vaudeville circuit. In the early 1930s, he transitioned into films and radio.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. The son of a minstrel and circus tightrope walker, Eddie Anderson developed a gravel voice early in life which would become his trademark to fame.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson. Actor: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World. The son of a minstrel and circus tightrope walker, Eddie Anderson developed a gravel voice early in life which would become his trademark to fame.
Aug 15, 2021 · This episode of "Unsung Legends of Comedy" celebrates the life and work of the great Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, best known for his role on the Jack Benny Program, which he would play for...
Mar 26, 2020 · Eddie (Rochester) Anderson started out selling newspapers on a street corner as a boy. The yelling to attract attention would later damage his vocal cords leading to his trademark “raspy” voice...
Jan 29, 2007 · Eddie “Rochester” Anderson (1905-1977) Born September 18, 1905 in Oakland, California, Eddie Anderson’s career as an entertainer began at the age of 14 when he teamed up with his brother Cornelius in a song-and-dance act.
Jun 5, 2021 · Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Jack Benny’s co-star in everything but actual billing, was given the “hail the conquering hero” treatment—an estimated 150,000 people lined the streets as Anderson and dignitaries paraded to the theater.
Oct 1, 2018 · Eddie “Rochester” Anderson, Jack Benny’s film co-star, was given the “hail the conquering hero” treatment in Harlem—an estimated 150,000 people lined the streets as Anderson and major political, social, and entertainment dignitaries of black America paraded to the theater.
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American comic actor who became famous playing Rochester, the valet to Jack Benny's eponymous title character on the long-running radio and television series The Jack Benny Program.
Edmund Lincoln Anderson (September 18, 1905 – February 28, 1977) was an American actor and comedian. To a generation of early radio and television comedy he was known as " Rochester ". Quick Facts Born, Died ... Close. Anderson entered show business as a teenager on the vaudeville circuit. In the early 1930s, he transitioned into films and radio.
