Billy Hagan
Burlesque comic
About Billy Hagan
Lived 1889 – 1986 (aged 97). Billy Hagan was an American.
Billy Hagan (1889–1986) was a burlesque comedian whose catchphrase was "cheese and crackers". The phrase came from his religious German immigrant father, who used it as a substitute for blasphemy. When Hagan died, Milton Berle called him "one of the funniest men on the burlesque circuit. I learned a lot of my expertise from him." According to Ralph G. Allen, one of Hagan's most famous sketches was "Meet Me Around the Corner," which he performed on the Mutual wheel.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Billy Hagan?
burlesque comic
When was Billy Hagan born?
Billy Hagan was born on 29 January 1889 in San Francisco.
When did Billy Hagan die?
Billy Hagan died on 10 June 1986.
What nationality was Billy Hagan?
Billy Hagan was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Billy Hagan (burlesque)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Billy Hagan. https://biography.guide/billy-hagan-billy-hagan-burlesque-personfunction-1/
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