Eddie Bracken

Personal information

Known for: Acting
Known credits: 74
Gender: Male
Born: February 7, 1915
Died: November 14, 2002
Place of birth: Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as: Edward Vincent Bracken

Biography

Edward Vincent "Eddie" Bracken (February 7, 1915 - November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (both released in 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. Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation, Oscar, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, and Rookie of the Year.

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