Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs

Deceased · Born: Jan 23, 1919 · Died: Jan 13, 1962

Personal Details

BornJan 23, 1919 Trenton, New Jersey, USA
Spouse
  • Edie Adams

    ( Sep 12, 1954 to Jan 13, 1962 )
  • Bette Lee Wilcox

    ( Aug 13, 1945 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Meet a multifaceted individual who wears many hats with distinction, including those of author, actor, comedian, composer, and producer.

Educated at the prestigious New York School of Theatre, this talented individual received the esteemed Sylvania Television Award, a testament to their exceptional skills and accomplishments.

In 1957, they joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP),marking the beginning of a fruitful career as a songwriter and composer. Over the years, they crafted a vast array of songs and themes, many of which have become iconic and closely associated with their work in television comedy sketches.

Some of their most notable compositions include the beloved "Mr. Question Man" sketch, as well as popular songs such as "Ugly Duckling", "So Good to Me", "The Patty Cake", and "The Irving Wong Song", among many others.

Career

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1990
Death in Hollywood
Death in Hollywood as (archive footage)
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1961
Five Golden Hours
Five Golden Hours as Aldo Bondi
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Sail a Crooked Ship
Sail a Crooked Ship as Bugsy G. Foglemeyer aka The Captain
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1960
Our Man in Havana
Our Man in Havana as Capt. Segura
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Wake Me When It's Over
Wake Me When It's Over as Capt. Charlie Stark
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North to Alaska
North to Alaska as Frankie Canon
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Pepe
Pepe as Immigration Inspector
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1959
It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane as Harry Foster Malone
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1958
Bell Book and Candle
Bell Book and Candle as Sidney Redlitch
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1957
Operation Mad Ball
Operation Mad Ball as Capt. Paul Lock
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1992