Quick Facts
Born:
1915-02-07
Birthplace:
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
77 Total Roles
Eddie Bracken
Acting
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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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Known For
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Mr. Duncan
National Lampoon's Vacation
Roy Walley
Baby's Day Out
Old Timer
Oscar
« Five Spot » Charlie
Murder, She Wrote
Barney Ogden
Rookie of the Year
Bob Carson
The Golden Girls
Buzz
Amazing Stories
Nelson Chumsky
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Summer Stock: Get Happy! MOVIE | Orville (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 2000 | Ed TV | Stuckeyville Stan |
| 1997 | The Brave Little Toaster to the Rescue MOVIE | Sebastian (voice) |
| 1996 | Remember WENN TV | Pepper Canarsie |
| 1994 | Baby's Day Out MOVIE | Old Timer |
| 1994 | Winnetka Road TV | Father Burke |
| 1994 | Assault at West Point: The Court-Martial of Johnson Whittaker MOVIE | Maj. Charles T. Alexander |
| 1993 | Rookie of the Year MOVIE | Bob Carson |
| 1993 | The American Clock MOVIE | Grandpa |
| 1992 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York MOVIE | Mr. Duncan |