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Eddie Bracken

Also Credited As: Edward Bracken

Date of Death: November 14, 2002 (87)

Birth Place: Queens, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2001
Starkeeper

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 2000
Old Josef

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1998
Dimitri Weismann

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1997
Performer

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1992
Performer

[US Tour]
2nd National Tour, 1981
Featured Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Featured Performer [Replacement]

Eddie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1978
Horace Vandergelder

[Broadway]
Closed on the road, 1965
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1965
Felix Ungar [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1960
Pistol

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1957
archy

archy

[Broadway]
1952
Richard Sherman [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1939
Jojo Jordan

Jojo Jordan

[Broadway]
1938
Bill

[Broadway]
1936
Plebe Cadet

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1985
Performer

[US Tour]
Touring Revival, 1979
Performer [Replacement]

[Milburn, NJ (Regional)]
Paper Mill Production, 1989
Cap'n Andy

Productions

 
[Broadway, 1961]
Director
 
[Broadway, 1960]
Producer

Movies

Life with Henry
[ 1940 ] Dizzy Stevens
Too Many Girls
[ 1940 ] Jojo Jordan
Reaching for the Sun
[ 1941 ] Benny Hogan
Caught in the Draft
[ 1941 ] Bert Sparks
The Fleet's In
[ 1942 ] Barney Waters
Sweater Girl
[ 1942 ] Jack Mitchell
Star Spangled Rhythm
[ 1942 ] Johnny Webster
Young and Willing
[ 1943 ] George Bodell
The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
[ 1944 ] Norval Jones
Rainbow Island
[ 1944 ] Toby Smith
Hail the Conquering Hero
[ 1944 ] Woodrow Truesmith
Duffy's Tavern
[ 1945 ] Eddie Bracken
Out of This World
[ 1945 ] Herbie Fenton
Bring on the Girls
[ 1945 ] J. Newport Bates
Hold That Blonde!
[ 1945 ] Ogden Spencer Trulow III
Fun on a Weekend
[ 1947 ] Pete Porter
The Girl from Jones Beach
[ 1949 ] Chuck Donovan
Summer Stock
[ 1950 ] Orville Wingait
Two Tickets to Broadway
[ 1951 ] Lew Conway
About Face
[ 1952 ] Boff Roberts
We're Not Married!
[ 1952 ] Wilson Boswell Fisher
A Slight Case of Larceny
[ 1953 ] Frederick Winthrop Clopp
Always on Sunday
[ 1962 ] Armando
Shinbone Alley
[ 1970 ] Archy
National Lampoon's Vacation
[ 1983 ] Roy Walley
Oscar
[ 1991 ] Five Spot Charlie
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
[ 1992 ] Mr. Duncan
Rookie of the Year
[ 1993 ] Bob Carson
Baby's Day Out
[ 1994 ] Old Timer

Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Eddie Bracken , Hello, Dolly!

News


The Girls Upstairs: Stories of 1998's Ill-Fated FOLLIES

What is it about juicy backstage drama that so intrigues audiences? For decades, people have flocked to films and plays portraying the exciting events that happen behind the curtain. Arguably, the most famous musical on this topic was written by the God of musical theatre: Stephen Sondheim. It’s title: Follies.
BroadwayHD Announces August Lineup, Including TRUE WEST, A DOLL'S HOUSE, and More

BroadwayHD, the premiere streaming service for theater fans, today announced its hot new August lineup with popular comedy and musical titles to watch all month long! Leading the way this month is Summer Stock, the 1950's movie directed by Charles Walters, which stars Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Eddie Bracken, on August 1st.
Streaming Review: TOO MANY GIRLS " The 1940 Film is a Fun Frolic

'Too Many Girls' is a 1940 American musical comedy film directed by George Abbott. The film's screenplay is by John Twist, and it stars Lucille Ball, Richard Carlson, Ann Miller, Eddie Bracken, Frances Langford, Desi Arnaz and Hal Le Roy. The RKO Pictures release is 85 minutes of enjoyment
BWW Interview: Producing Artistic Director Mark S. Hoebee & The Starry History of Tony-Winning Paper Mill Playhouse

Millburn, New Jersey's Playhouse since 1938 receives this year's Regional Theatre Tony Award.
Chevy Chase Visits Gilbert Gottfried's AMAZING COLOSSAL PODCAST on Sideshow Network

Gilbert Gottfried sits down for a memorable (and rare) interview with comedian, actor, writer and original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chevy Chase
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE Presents Hilarious Musical Comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE, Now thru 11/22

Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, presents the perfect follow-up after their critically acclaimed production of Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, with the musical comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE. Opening Night tonight, October 30th at 7:30pm and the production runs weekends through November 22nd.
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE to Present Hilarious Musical Comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE, 10/30-11/22

Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL 34652, presents the perfect follow-up after their critically acclaimed production of Neil Simon's Last of the Red Hot Lovers, with the musical comedy SOPHIE, TOTIE & BELLE. Opening Night is Friday, October 30th at 7:30pm and the production runs weekends through November 22nd.
Jay Stuart to Star in KISMET at Lynn University, 9/26-27

 Lynn University and producer Jan McArt announce Broadway's leading man Jay Stuart to star in a staged concert version of Kismet for the opening of the theatrical season at Lynn University.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre Opens AMERICAN HEARTBEAT! Tonight

After the hilarious musical/comedy hit, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the Musical Play , 'AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!', by director/writer/composer Dr. Martha Velez, PHD, the author of the award winning play, 'Power of the Powerless!'.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Open AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!, 5/15

After the hilarious musical/comedy hit, 'AIN'T FOOD WONDERFUL', Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents, the Musical Play , 'AMERICAN HEARTBEAT!', by director/writer/composer Dr. Martha Velez, PHD, the author of the award winning play, 'Power of the Powerless!'.
BWW Interviews: Rob McClure and Brynn O'Malley Talk HONEYMOON IN VEGAS

Today, McClure and O'Malley speak exclusively with BWW about these well-intentioned characters who are thrust into the most extraordinary circumstances, yet still find a way to make true love prevail.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre Presents A CHRISTMAS CABARET, Now thru 12/21

After the critically acclaimed, Grand Opening Main Season production of the Musical Comedy, 'AIN'T RETIREMENT GRAND!', Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE (5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL) presents a Celebration to the Holidays with the glittering musical/comedy revue, 'A CHRISTMAS CABARET'.
Jimmy Ferraro's Studio Theatre to Present THE SINGING DIVAS OF BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD, Opening 9/5

After the critically acclaimed, World Premiere production of the Musical Comedy, "COUPLED", Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents the third production of the Summer Season, "The SINGING DIVAS of BROADWAY & HOLLYWOOD", a Musical Cabaret, starring Broadway Diva DEE ETTA ROWE and Opera Diva MARY ANNE EDWARDS with Debbie Snyder and Elicia Nystrom. Opening Night is Friday, September 5th and the production runs weekends through September 28th, 2014.
Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE to Open World Premiere Musical/Comedy, COUPLED

After a critically acclaimed SOLD-OUT run of the inaugural production of 'CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES', Jimmy Ferraro's STUDIO THEATRE, 5732 Main Street, New Port Richey, FL presents the second production of the Summer Season, the World Premier Musical/Comedy 'COUPLED'.
MIRACLE OF MORGAN'S CREEK Among Warner Archive Collection New Releases

Warner Archive Collection announces new releases!
Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Stars in 'ETHEL WATERS' at Luna Stage, Now thru 9/2

Award-winning producers Michael & Barbara Ross will present Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins in Larry Parr's ETHEL WATERS: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW at Luna Stage in West Orange, New Jersey, for a limited run, tonight, August 16 - September 2, 2012. The production will be directed by award-winning director Dennis Courtney, with musical direction by Barry Levitt.
Tony Winner Tonya Pinkins Stars in 'ETHEL WATERS' at Luna Stage, 8/16-9/2

Award-winning producers Michael & Barbara Ross will present Tony Award-winning actress Tonya Pinkins in Larry Parr's ETHEL WATERS: HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW at Luna Stage in West Orange, New Jersey, for a limited run, August 16 - September 2, 2012. The production will be directed by award-winning director Dennis Courtney, with musical direction by Barry Levitt.
Nominee Reactions: Danny Burstein '6am in LA but Damn Good!'

'I feel pretty damn good! I'm exhausted because it's six in the morning here in LA, but it still feels pretty damn good! My phone started buzzing and I ran to my computer because I wasn't sure. People were texting me and saying 'I'm crossing my fingers to you' and stuff like that. So, I ran to my computer and because we're in this housing, first you have to enter your log in information and I couldn't get it to work. I'm like 'Why now?!' I finally got it to work and it was only after a friend sent me a text saying 'CONGRATULATIONS' that I thought 'Thank God!' I'm in tech right now so I'll spend the rest of the day in tech until midnight, but for this I'll do it!'
Alley Theatre Presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES. Previews 11/25

This season, along with Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas, which runs on the Hubbard Stage, the Alley Theatre will once again present a second holiday production, David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries on the Neuhaus Stage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Eddie Bracken been in?

Eddie Bracken has appeared on Broadway in 10 shows.

How many West End shows has Eddie Bracken been in?

Eddie Bracken has not appeared in the West End

What awards has Eddie Bracken been nominated for?

Eddie Bracken has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in "Hello, Dolly!".

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