Eddie Bracken (born February 7, 1915; died November 14, 2002) was an American comic actor. Born in Astoria, New York, he performed in vaudeville at the age of nine, and gained fame at an early age on Broadway in the musical Too Many Girls, which he reprised in the film version in 1940. He had performed in a short film series called The Kiddie Troupers (one of many Our Gang-like series) prior to that, but this film was his big break. February 7 is the 38th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1915 (MCMXV) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 47 days remaining. ... 2002 (MMII) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Astoria, New York is a neighborhood in the northwestern part of Queens, New York. ... Vaudeville was a style of multi-act theater which flourished in North America from the 1880s through the 1920s. ... This article is about the street in New York City. ... 1940 (MCMXL) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... A poster for the 1931 Our Gang comedy Love Business featuring depictions of (from left to right): Pete the Pup, Jackie Cooper, and Norman Chubby Chaney. ...

In 1936, Bracken pursued success on Broadway with his starring run in an original play by Joseph Viertel, entitled, So Proudly We Hail. The military drama co-starred Richard Cromwell and opened to much fanfare, but only enjoyed a brief run, and it closed after 14 performances at the 46th Street Theater. 1936 (MCMXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the street in New York City. ... Richard Cromwell (October 4, 1626- July 12, 1712) was the third son of Oliver Cromwell, and was Lord Protector of England, Scotland and Ireland, for little over eight months, from September 3, 1658 until May 25, 1659. ...

In the 40s, Director Preston Sturges cast Bracken in two of his best-loved films, The Miracle of Morgan's Creek, opposite Betty Hutton, and Hail the Conquering Hero. Based on the popularity of these films, Eddie Bracken was a household name during World War II. Bracken also made numerous appearances on Radio during this era. Centuries: 1st century BC - 1st century - 2nd century Decades: 10s BC - 0s - 10s - 20s - 30s - 40s - 50s - 60s - 70s - 80s - 90s 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 Sometimes the 40s is used as shorthand for the 1940s, the 1840s, or other such decades in various centuries... Preston Sturges (August 29, 1898-August 6, 1959), originally Edmund Preston Biden, was a screenwriter and director born in Chicago. ... The Miracle of Morgans Creek poster The Miracle of Morgans Creek is a 1944 comedy film about a girl named Trudy Kockenlocker who wakes up one morning after a wild night with a group of soldiers to find herself pregnant and married. ... Betty Hutton, (born Elizabeth June Thornburg on February 26, 1921 in Battle Creek, Michigan) is an American actress, musician and comedienne. ... World War II was a truly global conflict with many facets: immense human suffering, fierce indoctrination, and the use of new, extremely devastating weapons such as the atom bomb. ...

In 1953, Bracken virtually left Hollywood. He returned in the 1980s to perform character roles in such films as National Lampoon's Vacation. Vacation director John Hughes cast Bracken in smaller roles in two of his future efforts, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and Baby's Day Out. 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... ... The 1980s in its most obvious sense refers to the decade between 1980 and 1989. ... National Lampoons Vacation is a 1983 comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy Chase and Beverly DAngelo. ... John Hughes (born February 18, 1950 in Lansing, Michigan) is a noted film director, producer and writer, responsible for some of the most successful comedy films of the 1980s and 1990s. ... Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) is the sequel to the film Home Alone. ... Babys Day Out is a 1994 comedy film about one days adventures of a kidnapped baby in the city. ...

For his contribution to radio, Eddie Bracken has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1651 Vine Street and a second star at 6751 Hollywood Blvd. for his contribution to the television industry. An example of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, for the film actress Carole Lombard. ...

Filmography

• Baby's Day Out (1994)

Babys Day Out is a 1994 comedy film about one days adventures of a kidnapped baby in the city. ...

External links

• Eddie Bracken at the Internet Movie Database