Research topic: Eddie Cantor

Eddie Cantor 1892-1964, American entertainer, b. New York City, originally named Edward Israel Isskowitz. Cantor became one of the best-known theatrical figures of his day. His style was typified by lively footwork, rolling eyes, and an utterly individual singing voice. On stage from 1907 and a Ziegfeld star from 1916, Cantor had numerous movie successes and a series of his own radio and television shows. Bibliography: See his autobiographical My Life Is in Your Hands (1928) and As I Remember Them (1963). Author not available, CANTOR, EDDIE. , The Columbia Encyclopedia,... Read more