Milton Berle

TV Actor

Birthday July 12, 1908

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Mar 27, 2002 (93)

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About

Played the role of Uncle Miltie, a pioneer of early television comedy as the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater. He amassed over 100 different acting roles throughout his prolific on-screen career. 

Before Fame

He appeared in silent films as a child actor and later chose his stage name at age 16.

Trivia

He earned the nickname Mr. Television while being a manic TV show host. His last on-screen role was in the 2000 TV Movie Kenan & Kel: Two Heads Are Better Than None. 

Family Life

He married and divorced Joyce Mathews two times, from 1941-1947 and 1949-1950.

Associated With

He worked with Arnold Stang on the Milton Berle Show.

Video

Milton Berle Highlights
Milton Berle Highlights