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Eddie Kane

1889 – 1969

American actor

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Lived 1889 – 1969 (aged 79). Eddie Kane was an American actor and television actor.

Eddie Kane (August 12, 1889 – April 30, 1969) was an American actor who appeared in over 250 film productions from 1928 to 1959.

Biography Kane was a native of St. Louis, Missouri. His early career was in vaudeville as a member of the two-man team of Kane & Herman. Some of his more famous films include The Public Enemy (1931), The Mummy (1932), Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939), Meet John Doe (1941), Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942), It's a Wonderful Life (1946), and The Ten Commandments (1956). Kane appeared in three Academy Award for Best Picture winners: The Broadway Melody (1929), It Happened One Night (1934) and You Can't Take It with You (1938).

Late in his career, Kane made a few appearances on television including the role of Mr. Monahan, Ralph Kramden's Gotham Bus Company boss on The Honeymooners. Kane retired after the 1950s and died of a heart attack at his home in Los Angeles in 1969.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eddie Kane?

American actor (1889-1969)

When was Eddie Kane born?

Eddie Kane was born on 12 August 1889 in St. Louis.

When did Eddie Kane die?

Eddie Kane died on 30 April 1969 in Los Angeles.

What was Eddie Kane's occupation?

Eddie Kane was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Eddie Kane?

Eddie Kane was American.

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· Wikipedia: Eddie Kane

· Wikidata: Q5336180

· DBpedia: Eddie Kane

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