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Ed Wynn (1886–1966)


An old-fashioned comedian, who, by recommendation by his son Keenan Wynn, became one of the world's most beloved clowns, and one of the best actors of his time. He was born on November 9, 1886. He performed in the Ziegfeld Follies, and later had a son Keenan in 1916. He later wrote his own shows, then known as the Perfect Fool. In 1941 at age 54, ... See full bio »

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Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards »

Known For

Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter
(1951)
The Ed Wynn Show
The Ed Wynn Show Himself - Host
(1949-1950)
Mary Poppins
Mary Poppins Uncle Albert
(1964)
Four Star Revue
Four Star Revue Himself - Host / Himself
(1950-1952)

Filmography

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 1967 The Gnome-Mobile
Rufus
 1967 Vacation Playhouse (TV Series)
Professor Hubert Abernathy
- You're Only Young Twice (1967) ... Professor Hubert Abernathy
 1966 The Daydreamer
The Emperor (voice)
 1961-1966 The Red Skelton Show (TV Series)
Muggsy / Colonel Jungle-Rot Freeloader / Guest Host / ...
- Half a Loafer Is Better Than None (1966) ... Colonel Jungle-Rot Freeloader
- The Red Skelton Scrapbook (1965) ... Guest Host
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Harem (1964) ... Potentate Kishmir
- Once Upon a Turkey (1961) ... Muggsy
- Freddie and the Baby (1961) ... Muggsy
 1965 Bonanza (TV Series)
Professor Phineas T. Klump
- The Ponderosa Birdman (1965) ... Professor Phineas T. Klump
 1965 Dear Brigitte
The Captain
 1964 Slattery's People (TV Series)
Ezra Tallicott
- Question: What Ever Happened to Ezra? (1964) ... Ezra Tallicott
 1964 The Patsy
Ed Wynn
 1964 Burke's Law (TV Series)
Zachary Belden
- Who Killed Avery Lord? (1964) ... Zachary Belden
 1959-1963 The Twilight Zone (TV Series)
Sam Forstmann / Lou Bookman
- Ninety Years Without Slumbering (1963) ... Sam Forstmann
- One for the Angels (1959) ... Lou Bookman
 1963 77 Sunset Strip (TV Series)
Feigenstein
- 5: Part 1 (1963) ... Feigenstein
 1959-1962 General Electric Theater (TV Series)
Max Grossblatt / Professor Franz
- Ten Days in the Sun (1962) ... Max Grossblatt
- Miracle at the Opera (1959) ... Professor Franz
 1961 Rawhide (TV Series)
Bateman
- Twenty-Five Santa Clauses (1961) ... Bateman
 1961 The Absent Minded Professor
Fire Chief
 1960 Startime (TV Series)
Amos Benedict
- The Greatest Man Alive (1960) ... Amos Benedict
 1959 Wagon Train (TV Series)
Cappy Darrin
- The Cappy Darrin Story (1959) ... Cappy Darrin
 1959 Meet Me in St. Louis (TV Movie)
Grandpa
 1958 The Ed Wynn Show (TV Series)
John Beamer
- Nature Knows Best (1958) ... John Beamer
- Pilot (1958) ... John Beamer
 1958 Marjorie Morningstar
Uncle Samson
 1954-1958 Shower of Stars (TV Series)
- Episode #4.4 (1958)
 1957 On Borrowed Time (TV Movie)
'Gramps' Northrup
 1957 The Alcoa Hour (TV Series)
Billy Bishop
- Protege (1957) ... Billy Bishop
 1957 The 20th Century-Fox Hour (TV Series)
John Hodges
- The Great American Hoax (1957) ... John Hodges
 1956 The Great Man
Paul Beaseley
 1956 Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
Army
 1950 Camel Comedy Caravan (TV Series)
Host
 1943 Stage Door Canteen
Ed Wynn
 1936 Wash Your Step (Short)
Voice of Chief on Radio (voice, uncredited)
 1933 Turn Back the Clock
Cigar Store Customer (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage Play: Hooray for What! Musical comedy. Music by Harold Arlen. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse. Lyrics by E.Y. Harburg. Conceived by E.Y. Harburg. Additional orchestrations by Joseph Glover, Conrad Salinger and Paul Sterrett. Musical Director: Robert Emmett Dolan. Music arranged by Kay ... See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies | 6 Portrayals | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »

Height:

6' (1.83 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

A comedian says funny things. A comic says things funny. See more »

Trivia:

Provided both the physical likeness and the off-screen voice of the Mad Hatter in Disney's animated Alice in Wonderland (1951). See more »

Trademark:

Disney movies See more »

Nickname:

The Perfect Fool

Star Sign:

Scorpio

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