He was an American actor, comedian, ventriloquist, vaudevillian, and radio performer. Edgar John Bergen (born Edgar John Berggren; February 16, 1903 – September 30, 1978) is best known for his mastery of ventriloquism and his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd.
What was Edgar Bergen net worth when he died?
Edgar had a net worth of $2 million.
Did Edgar Bergen leave money for his daughter Candice Bergen?
According to Candice Bergen’s autobiography, “A Fine Romance,” he left Charlie McCarthy, his dummy, $10,000 in his will but left nothing to his daughter.
The actress stated, “I’d wanted my father’s approval my entire life, and here was the confirmation I’d never receive it.
“When I found out he had left me out of his will, I was saddened and astonished.” She continued by saying her father had given the dummy this bequest so the money could be handled, invested, and reinvested to support his future performances.
She claimed that in his will, her father stated: “I make this provision for sentimental reasons, which to me are vital due to the association with Charlie McCarthy, who has been my constant companion and who has taken on the character of a real person and from whom I have never been separated even for a day. I make this provision for sentimental reasons.
