Eddie Bracken
American actor (1915–2002) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Vincent Bracken (February 7, 1915 – November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken came to Hollywood prominence for his comedic lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek both from 1944, both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls (1940).
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Born | Edward Vincent Bracken (1915-02-07)February 7, 1915 Astoria, Queens, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 14, 2002(2002-11-14) (aged 87) Glen Ridge, New Jersey, U.S. |
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Years active | 1930–2002 |
Spouse |
Connie Nickerson
(m. 1939; died 2002) |
Children | 5 |
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Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation (1983), Oscar (1991), Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), Rookie of the Year (1993), and Baby's Day Out (1994).