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September 1905 in Oakland, Kalifornien; † 28. Februar 1977 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien; eigentlich Edmund Lincoln Anderson) war ein US-amerikanischer Schauspieler und Entertainer. Der Afroamerikaner erreichte vor allem als Sidekick von Star-Komiker Jack Benny eine hohe Bekanntheit in den USA.
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.
- American
- February 28, 1977 (aged 71), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Edmund Lincoln Anderson, September 18, 1905, Oakland, California, U.S.
Eddie Anderson was a comedian and actor who played Jack Benny's valet, Rochester Van Jones, on radio and TV. He also appeared in films such as It's a Mad Mad Mad World and You Can't Take It with You.
- Actor, Soundtrack
- September 18, 1905
- 1 Min.
- February 28, 1977
Eddie Anderson was a comedian and actor who became famous as Jack Benny's valet on radio and TV. He also appeared in films such as You Can't Take It with You and Gone with the Wind, and had a son who played professional football.
- September 18, 1905
- February 28, 1977
15. Aug. 2021 · 17K views 2 years ago. 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,...
- 10 Min.
- 18,9K
- Anthony Scibelli
29. Jan. 2014 · Pullman porter, waiter, valet -- these don't sound like breakthrough parts, but for an African-American actor who was accustomed to producers casting white men in the roles of black people (these were the days of Amos and Andy), these parts offered a major opportunity. Eddie Anderson (1905-1977) became the first African American to ...
5. Juni 2021 · Learn how Eddie Anderson, also known as Rochester, became a prominent African-American performer in radio and film despite racial barriers and stereotypes. Discover his role in the historic Hollywood premiere of Buck Benny Rides Again in Harlem in 1940 and his impact on interracial relations.
