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- Birth nameEdward Frederick Gardner
- Ed Gardner was born on June 29, 1901 in Astoria, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Duffy's Tavern (1945), Retro Static Radio (2020) and The Man with My Face (1951). He was married to Simone Hegemann and Shirley Booth. He died on August 17, 1963 in Hollywood, California, USA.
- SpousesSimone Hegemann(March 24, 1943 - August 17, 1963) (his death, 2 children)Shirley Booth(November 23, 1929 - September 4, 1942) (divorced)
- Portrayed Archie on "Duffy's Tavern" (CBS Radio: 1941-1942; NBC-Blue Radio: 1942-1944; NBC Radio: 1944-1952).
- Paramount Pictures attempted to cash in on the popularity of his radio show "Duffy's Tavern" by producing a 1945 movie of the same name (Duffy's Tavern (1945)) which starred Gardner and featured dozens of Paramount luminaries. The picture fizzled.
- Hollywood, December 14, 1937: Ed Gardner, formerly active in the radio and advertising fields in New York, has been signed by M-G-M as a writer, supervisor and producer. He is currently handling the details of M-G-M's weekly radio program. Three other writers, George Bruce, Grover Jones and Jay Dratler, have also been placed under contract by the film company.
- He was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame--for Radio at 6554 Hollywood Blvd. and for Television at 6676 Hollywood Blvd.
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