Ernie Kovacs
Biography
Ernie Kovacs was an American comedian and actor born on January 23, 1919, in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. He was also known as Ernest Ed. Kovacs had a career in acting with 32 known credits. He was a male actor who worked in the entertainment industry until his death on January 13, 1962, at the age of 42.
Career overview
Ernie Kovacs was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his work in acting and had 32 known credits. Kovacs was born on January 23, 1919, in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. He was also known as Ernest Ed.
Kovacs had a career in acting, with his work being recognized. The details of his specific roles and the names of the movies and TV shows he appeared in are not specified. He was a male actor who worked in the entertainment industry.
Ernie Kovacs died on January 13, 1962, at the age of 42. His place of birth was Trenton, New Jersey, USA, and he was born on January 23, 1919. Kovacs was an American comedian and actor with a notable career in acting, having 32 known credits to his name. His work in the entertainment industry was acknowledged, and he remains a figure of interest in the history of American comedy and acting.
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Full Filmography
36 titles- Death Scenes 2 (1992) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Death In Hollywood (1990)
- Ernie Kovacs: Television's Original Genius (1982) as Self - archival footage
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Sail a Crooked Ship (1961) as Bugsy G. Foglemeyer aka The Captain
- Five Golden Hours (1961) as Aldo Bondi
- North to Alaska (1960) as Frankie Canon
- Our Man in Havana (1960) as Captain Segura
- Pepe (1960) as Immigration Inspector
- Strangers When We Meet (1960) as Roger Altar
- Wake Me When It's Over (1960) as Charlie Stark
- Startime (1959) as Self
- The David Susskind Show (1959) as Self
- Shotgun Slade (1959) as Hacks
- It Happened to Jane (1959) as Harry Foster Malone
- Kovacs on Music (1959) as Self
- Kovacs on Music (1959) Director
- Kovacs on Music (1959) Writer
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Bell, Book and Candle (1958) as Sidney Redlitch
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Ernie Kovacs
- Operation Mad Ball (1957) as Capt. Paul Lock
- Topaze (1957) as Topaze
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Showdown at Ulcer Gulch (1956) as Man in bar
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sam Lund
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Barney Colby
- This Is Your Life (1952) as Self
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Hack
- The Ernie Kovacs Show (1951)
- Baseball Film (1951) as Everybody
- Baseball Film (1951) Director
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Ernie Kovacs
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ernie Kovacs best known for?
Ernie Kovacs is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Death In Hollywood (1990), North to Alaska (1960), Our Man in Havana (1960), Pepe (1960).
When and where was Ernie Kovacs born?
Ernie Kovacs was born on January 23, 1919 in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. They passed away on January 13, 1962.
How many credits does Ernie Kovacs have?
Ernie Kovacs has accumulated over 36 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1992.
What is Ernie Kovacs's background in cinema and television?
Ernie Kovacs was an American comedian and actor born on January 23, 1919, in Trenton, New Jersey, USA. He was also known as Ernest Ed. Kovacs had a career in acting with 32 known credits. He was a male actor who worked in the entertainment industry until his death on January 13, 1962, at the age of 42.
Ernie Kovacs by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Ernie Kovacs — aged about 38
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Ernie Kovacs — aged about 31
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Hack — aged about 32
- The Ernie Kovacs Show (1951) — aged about 32
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 34
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 31
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