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Eddie BrackenEddie Bracken (February 7, 1915 - November 14, 2002) was an American comic actor. Born in Astoria, New York, he performed in vaudeville at the age of nine, and gained fame at an early age on Broadway in the musical Too Many Girls, which he reprised in the film version in 1940. He had performed in a short film seires called The Kiddie Troupers (one of many Our Gang-like series) prior to that, but this film was his big break. Director Preston Sturges cast him in two of his films, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek and Hail the Conquering Hero, but in 1953 he virtually left Hollywood until returning in the 1980s to perform character roles in such films as National Lampoon's Vacation. For his contribution to radio, Eddie Bracken has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1651 Vine Street and a second star at 6751 Hollywood Blvd. for his contribution to the television industry. Filmography External links Bracken, Eddie Bracken, Eddie Bracken, Eddie Bracken, Eddie Bracken, Eddie Bracken, Eddie
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