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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.
Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson was an actor and singer who played Jack Benny's valet on radio and TV. He also appeared in films such as Gone with the Wind, You Can't Take It with You and It's a Mad Mad Mad World.
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- Oakland, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Mar 26, 2020 · Learn about the life and career of Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, the first black regular on Jack Benny's radio and TV shows. He was also a successful businessman, philanthropist, and horse owner.
Learn about the life and career of Eddie Anderson, the actor who played Jack Benny's valet Rochester on radio and TV. Find out his birth name, nickname, height, family, trivia, filmography and more.
- September 18, 1905
- February 28, 1977
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...
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- Anthony Scibelli
Jan 29, 2007 · Learn about Eddie Anderson, who played the role of "Rochester" on The Jack Benny Program for 28 years. He was also a successful actor in movies and a pioneer in breaking stereotypes.
Jan 29, 2014 · Eddie Anderson (1905-1977) became the first African American to have a regular role on a nationwide radio program, and of course, when Jack Benny moved to television, so did his valet, Rochester.
