Milton Berle

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Milton Berle

Acting July 12, 1908

New York City, New York, USA

Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), in 1948 he was the first major star of…

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.5 1962 TV Show
What's My Line?

What's My Line?

7.0 1950 TV Show
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

7.9 1990 TV Show
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
The Nanny

The Nanny

8.1 1993 TV Show
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

5.8 1961 TV Show
Beverly Hills, 90210

Beverly Hills, 90210

7.3 1990 TV Show
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

7.5 1984 TV Show
I Dream of Jeannie

I Dream of Jeannie

7.8 1965 TV Show
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

6.3 1977 TV Show
Batman

Batman

7.3 1966 TV Show
Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

6.5 1985 Movie

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Milton Berle (July 12, 1908 – March 27, 2002) was an American comedian and actor. As the manic host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater (1948–55), in 1948 he was the first major star of US television and as such became known as Uncle Miltie and Mr. Television to millions during TV's golden age.

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  1. 2026
    100 Years of the Idiot: A Jerry Lewis Centenary

    Movie

  2. 2023
    It's a Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie, Zabriskie Point

    Movie Russell (archive footage)

  3. 2012
    Fascination: Unauthorized Story of Marilyn Monroe

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  4. 2008
    Starz Inside: In the Gutter

    Movie Self (archive)

  5. 2007
    Elvis Through the Years

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  6. 2005
    Pioneers of Primetime

    Movie

  7. 2003
    Biography: Bob Hope: America's Entertainer

    Movie Self

  8. 2003
    Elvis: Rare Moments with the King

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  9. 2002
    The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

    Movie Self (archive footage)

  10. 2000
    Two Heads Are Better Than None

    Movie Uncle Leo

  11. 1999
    Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

    Movie Self

  12. 1999
    Funny Is Money

    Movie Self

  13. 1999
    Television: The First Fifty Years

    Movie Self

  14. 1998
    The Best of the Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts

    Movie Self - Roastee (archive footage)

  15. 1997
    Vaudeville

    Movie Self

  16. 1996
    Kenan & Kel

    TV show Uncle Leo

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  1. 1995
    Jingle Bell Rock

    Movie Jerry Labello (voice)

  2. 1995
    The 100 Funniest Moments of the 20th Century: The Unexpected

    Movie Thanks

  3. 1994
    Due South

    TV show Shelley Litvak

  4. 1994
    Sister, Sister

    TV show Edgar Boggs

  5. 1994
    The Critic

    TV show Milton Berle (voice)

  6. 1994
    Burke's Law

    TV show Buddy Boyle

  7. 1994
    Storybook

    Movie Illuzor

  8. 1994
    A Century of Cinema

    Movie Self

  9. 1994
    Milton Berle's Low Impact/High Comedy Workout

    Movie Self

  10. 1993
    The Nanny

    TV show Manny

  11. 1991
    Driving Me Crazy

    Movie Hotel Clerk

  12. 1991
    Something a Little Less Serious: A Tribute to 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World'

    Movie Self

  13. 1990
    Beverly Hills, 90210

    TV show Saul Howard

  14. 1990
    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    TV show Max Jakey

  15. 1990
    Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

    Movie Self

  16. 1989
    Going Overboard

    Movie Himself (uncredited)

  17. 1988
    Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

    Movie Self

  18. 1988
    Side by Side

    Movie Abe Mercer

  19. 1988
    The Spike Jones Story

    Movie Self

  20. 1987
    It's Howdy Doody Time: A 40-Year Celebration

    Movie Himself

  21. 1987
    Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge

    Movie Jonathan's Father

  22. 1986
    TV's Funniest Comedians - 14 Stars Do Classic Routines

    Movie Self

  23. 1986
    Matlock

    TV show Harvey Chase

  24. 1985
    Amazing Stories

    TV show Self