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About Eddie Bracken
Described as one of Hollywood comic legends, Eddie Bracken always left a smile on the faces of his audience. He first came onto the screens in 1940 and bestowed upon fans some of the greatest comedies, including “Hail the Conquering Hero” and “The Miracle of Morgan's Creek”. The latter, which was directed by Preston Sturges, starred Betty Hutton, Diana Lynn, and Porter Hall.
Early Life
Born Edward Vincent Bracken in 1915, he started performing at the age of nine. The passion for performing led him to the Broadway stage in the musical “Too Many Girls”, a role he reprised in 1940. His shy, giggling and somewhat clumsy performance quickly garnered him a lot of positive reviews from critics and fans.
Career
The director Preston Sturges soon took notice of Bracken’s performance and featured him in two of his most memorable films “The Miracle of Morgan's Creek” and “Hail the Conquering Hero”. The success of these films made Bracken a household name and a source of hope during World War II to the troops. By 1953, he had left Hollywood and decided to focus on Broadway, making only a few appearances on television shows. In the 1990s, he appeared in a few films like “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”, “Rookie of the Year'' and “Baby's Day Out”.
Death
Bracken died on November 14, 2002 at the age of 87. He died from complications that emanated from a surgery he underwent. He had survived his wife Connie Nickerson by about three months. Connie passed away in August 2002.
Trivia
He acted with two former U.S presidents Ronald Reagan on “The Girl from Jones Beach” and Donald Trump on “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York”.
His 1944 films “Hail the Conquering Hero” and “The Miracle of Morgan's Creek” are preserved in the National Film Registry.
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F.A.Q. about Eddie Bracken
When is his birthday?
Eddie Bracken's birthday is on February 7, 1915.
In how many days is his birthday?
Eddie's birthday is in 316 days
How old was Eddie when he died?
He was 87 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 14, 2002.
How old would he be today?
Eddie Bracken would be 109 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Eddie from?
He was born in Astoria, New York, U.S..