CANTOR, EDDIE — (1892–1964), U.S. comedian and vaudeville performer. Cantor was born Isidor Iskowitch on New York City s Lower East Side. In 1907 he won a music hall amateur contest, and then began touring with a comedy blackface act. He was eventually booked… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Cantor, Eddie — (1892? 1964) Entertainer Eddie Cantor was born Israel Iskowitz in New York City and raised by his grandmother after his parents died when he was three. He changed his name to Cantor in 1911 when he began working as a singer and comedian in… … Historical Dictionary of the Roosevelt–Truman Era
Cantor, Eddie — orig. Edward Israel Iskowitz born Jan. 31, 1892, New York, N.Y., U.S. died Oct. 10, 1964, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. U.S. comedian and singer. As a child, Cantor clowned and sang for coins on street corners in his native New York City. He… … Universalium
Cantor,Eddie — Can·tor (kănʹtər), Eddie. 1892 1964. American entertainer known especially for his energetic, goggle eyed performances in vaudeville and Broadway reviews. * * * … Universalium
Cantor, Eddie (Edward Israel Iskowitz) — (1892–1964) US comedian. A product of the Lower East Side, New York, Eddie Cantor was a vaudeville star in his teens. He became a major attraction in the Ziegfeld Follies of 1917, 1918, and 1919 and on the European music hall circuit. After… … Who’s Who in Jewish History after the period of the Old Testament
Cantor, Eddie (Iskowitz, Edward Israel) — (1892 1964) American entertainer. Born in New York, he began to tour with a comedy blackface act; eventually he went on the vaudeville circuits. He starred in various musicals and films. During the early years of television, he became a… … Dictionary of Jewish Biography
Eddie Cantor — Born Edward Israel Iskowitz January 31, 1892(1892 01 31) New York City, New York, U.S. Died October 10, 1964 … Wikipedia
Eddie Cantor — (* 31. Januar 1892 in New York; † 10. Oktober 1964 in Beverly Hills) war ein US amerikanischer Komiker, Sänger, Schauspieler, Autor und Songwriter. Dem … Deutsch Wikipedia
Eddie Cantor — Nombre real Israel Iskowitz Nacimiento 31 de enero de 1892 … Wikipedia Español
Eddie Cantor — [Eddie Cantor] (1892–1964) a US ↑comedian and singer who performed in films and on stage, radio and television. He was known for his cheerful personality, big eyes and high voice. He began in 1917 with the Ziegfeld Follies and his best known… … Useful english dictionary
