Profile
Ed Gardner
Comedian + Actor + Producer
Male
Born
Jun 29, 1901
Died
Aug 17, 1963
Edward Francis 'Ed' Gardner was an American comic actor, writer and director, best remembered as the creator and star of the radio's popular Duffy's Tavern comedy series. Born in Astoria, New York, Gardner was a representative for the J. Walter Thompson… Read More
Romance
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Simone HegemannMarried 1942 - 1963
News + Updates
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Businesses Invited To Free Program About Borrowing Money Lehigh Acres CitizenGoogle News - Aug 16, 2011
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In This Section: Franklin County Citizen News LeaderGoogle News - Aug 12, 2011
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Bbc Proms: Tetzlaff, Bbcso, Gardner The Arts DeskGoogle News - Aug 08, 2011
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Small Biz Notes: Loan Workshop In Lehigh The News PressGoogle News - Aug 07, 2011
Timeline
Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Ed Gardner.
CHILDHOOD
1901
Birth
Born in 1901.
FORTIES
1942
41 Years Old
The daughter was played by several actresses but began with Shirley Booth, Gardner's first wife, with whom he remained friends even after their 1942 divorce.
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1943
42 Years Old
Gardner's second marriage, to Simone Hegemann in 1943, endured until his death and produced two sons, Edward, Jr. (b. 1944) and Stephen (b. 1948).
1949
48 Years Old
In 1949, hoping to be able to take advantage of Puerto Rico's income-tax free status for future media ventures, Gardner moved his radio show there.
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FIFTIES
1954
53 Years Old
He also tried bringing Duffy's Tavern to television in 1954, but this, too, proved a failure.
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1958
57 Years Old
By 1958, the tall, gangling comedian was semi-retired, living with his wife and sons in Beverly Hills and making only occasional guest appearances, such as a few turns on Alfred Hitchcock Presents in 1961 and 1962.
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LATE ADULTHOOD
1963
62 Years Old
Died in 1963.
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