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Ernie Kovacs

Journalist / Disc Jockey / Comedian | * 01/23/1919 († 42, 01/13/1962) | Trenton, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
Ernest Edward Kovacs (January 23, 1919 – January 13, 1962) was an American comedian, actor, and writer. Kovacs's visually experimental and often spontaneous comedic style influenced numerous television comedy programs for years after his death. Kovacs has been credited as an influence by many individuals and shows, including Johnny Carson, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, Saturday Night Live, Monty Python's Flying Circus, Jim Henson, Max Headroom, Chevy Chase, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Captain Kangaroo, Sesame Street, The Electric Company, Pee-wee's Playhouse, The Muppet Show, Dave Garroway, Andy Kaufman, You Can't Do That on Television, Mystery Science Theater 3000, and Uncle Floyd, among others. Chase even thanked Kovacs during his acceptance speech for his Emmy award for Saturday Night Live. While Kovacs and his wife Edie Adams received Emmy nominations for best performances in a comedy series during 1957, his talent was not recognized formally until after his death. The 1962 Emmy for Outstanding Electronic Camera Work and the Directors' Guild award came a short time after his fatal accident. A quarter century later, he was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame. Kovacs also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his work in television. ... ()
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Ernie Kovacs (January 23, 1919 – January 13, 1962) was an American comedian and actor.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Romance / Love | Drama

Awards & Nominations for Ernie Kovacs

Emmy Awards Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Movies with Ernie Kovacs as Actor(12)

as (uncredited)1992 Death Scenes 2
as Bugsy G. Foglemeyer aka The Captain1961 Sail A Crooked Ship
as Aldo Bondi1961 Five Golden Hours
as Roger Altar1960 Strangers When We Meet
as Capt. Charlie Stark1960 Wake Me When It's Over
as Frankie Canon1960 North to Alaska
as Capt. Segura1960 Our Man in Havana
as Immigration Inspector1960 Pepe
as Harry Foster Malone1959 It Happened to Jane
as Sidney Redlitch1958 Bell, Book and Candle
as Capt. Paul Lock1957 Operation Mad Ball
as Man in bar1956 Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

TV Shows/Series with Ernie Kovacs as Actor(13)

as Sam Lund1953 GE Theater
as Barney Colby1953 GE Theater
as himself1952 This Is Your Life
as himself1950 The Jack Benny Program
as Self - Panelist1950 What's My Line?
as Self - Mystery Guest1950 What's My Line?
as himself1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Movies with Ernie Kovacs as Crew(1)

Camera/Camera Operator2015 Creatures of Light

Full Name: Ernie Kovacs
Born: Thursday, 01/23 1919 (January) in Trenton, New Jersey (United States of America (USA))
Died: Saturday, 01/13 1962 (January) in Beverly Hills (aged: 42)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Goat)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Trenton Central High School
Spouses (current/former): Edie Adams
Ernie Kovacs frequently works together with these people:
Eddie Albert (13x, Actor)
Vincent Price (11x, Actor)
Lee Marvin (10x, Actor)
Jackie Gleason (10x, Actor)
Red Skelton (10x, Actor)
Desi Arnaz (10x, Actor)
Lucille Ball (9x, Actress)
Keenan Wynn (9x, Actor)
Ronald Reagan (9x, Actor)
Red Buttons (9x, Actor)
Sammy Davis Jr. (9x, Actor)
Richard Quine (6x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:28269, Added: 05/08/2018, Last updated: 03/22/2024