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nger, which he then shortened to Milton Berle. He began his career very early as a model for the Buster Brown Shoe Company. His mother, who had dreams of being an actress, focused all her drive and energies into his career and had him appearing in films by the age of six.

Berle is rumored to have been the youngest master of ceremonies to work in vaudeville, but he went on to achieve his mega-stardom through television. He came into America's living rooms every Tuesday night at 8:00, even before owning a television became fashionable. (He took the Texaco Star Theatre from radio to television in 1948.) America came to know him as Mr. Television. Children of that day thought of Berle as "Uncle Miltie," the television personality who, more often than not in some outrageous costume, reminded them to go to bed as soon as the broadcast was over.

Berle’s brand of comedy has served to be the inspiration for many of the comics that came after him. He has continued his career guest starring in virtually hundred of television series, specials, and movies, and has written songs, books, and even founded Milton Magazine, a guide to the "Milton" lifestyle that includes tips on gambling, food and his trademark cigar. The magazine is truly a family affair, published by his wife and edited by his adopted daughter.
Work History
(1913) Won a Charlie Chaplin impersonation contest; (1914) Film Acting debut in The Perils of Pauline; also featured in Tillie's Punctured Romance which was directed by Charlie Chaplin; Reportedly played bit roles for more than 50 silent films, mostly Biographs; (1920) Broadway debut in Floradora; (1936) Appeared on stage with Ziegfeld Follies;(1948) Hosted and starred on the radio show The Texaco Star Theatre;(1953) Hosted and starred on the television show The Milton Berle Show.
Affiliations
"American Guild of Authors and Composers; American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers, Grand Street Bodies; Friar's Club"
Awards
Milton Berle has also won numerous Awards