Ernie Kovacs

Born: 1919-01-23

Ernie Kovacs (January 23, 1919 – January 13, 1962) was an American comedian and actor.


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North to Alaska

as Frankie Canon
Released: 1960-11-07

After striking gold in Alaska, the romantic George sends his womanizing partner Sam to bring his...

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Bell, Book and Candle

as Sidney Redlitch
Released: 1958-12-25

A modern-day witch likes her neighbor but despises his fiancée, so she enchants him to love her...

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It Happened to Jane

as Harry Foster Malone
Released: 1959-05-24

Jane Osgood runs a lobster business, which supports her two young children. Railroad staff...

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Our Man in Havana

as Capt. Segura
Released: 1960-01-27

Jim Wormold is an expatriate Englishman living in pre-revolutionary Havana with his teenage...

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Pepe

as Immigration Inspector
Released: 1960-12-21

Mario "Cantinflas" Moreno is a hired hand, Pepe, employed on a ranch. A boozing Hollywood...

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Death Scenes 2

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Released: 1992-01-01

DEATH SCENES II continues the exploration into the dark recesses of violence and rage that ended...

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Strangers When We Meet

as Roger Altar
Released: 1960-06-29

A suburban architect loves his wife but is bored with his marriage and with his work, so he...

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Operation Mad Ball

as Capt. Paul Lock
Released: 1957-08-17

In this wacky military spoof, Lemmon plays a terminally bored Army private waging a war of wits...

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Kovacs on Music

as Host
Released: 1959-05-22

An hour-long special.

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Wake Me When It's Over

as Capt. Charlie Stark
Released: 1960-06-10

The war may be over, but that doesn't keep the hapless Gus Brubaker from being drafted and...

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Five Golden Hours

as Aldo Bondi
Released: 1961-02-01

A petty crook gallantly consoles wealthy widows and is doing all right in his chosen profession...

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Sail A Crooked Ship

as Bugsy G. Foglemeyer aka The Captain
Released: 1961-12-01

A bungling burglar, determined to go down in the annals of crime as a genius, steals a ship in...

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Showdown at Ulcer Gulch

as Man in bar
Released: 1956-01-01

Short promotional film for a Saturday Evening Post sales convention.

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What's My Line?

as Self - Panelist
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest
First aired: 1950-02-02

Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while...

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The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self
First aired: 1948-06-20

The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June...

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The Jack Benny Program

as Ernie Kovacs
First aired: 1950-10-28

Laugh along with funnyman Jack Benny as he brings his underplayed humor to TV along with regular...

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This Is Your Life

as Self
First aired: 1952-10-01

This Is Your Life is an American television documentary series broadcast on NBC, originally...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

as uncredited
First aired: 1958-10-06

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse is an American television anthology series produced by Desilu...

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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as Self
First aired: 1956-10-05

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show is an American variety series hosted by Dinah Shore, and broadcast on...

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The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour

as Ernie Kovacs
First aired: 1957-11-06

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour is a collection of thirteen one-hour specials airing occasionally from...

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The David Susskind Show

as Self
First aired: 1959-01-18

The David Susskind Show is an American television talk show hosted by David Susskind. The...

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Shotgun Slade

as Hacks
First aired: 1959-10-24

Shotgun Slade is an American western television series starring Scott Brady that aired...

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General Electric Theater

as Sam Lund
First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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General Electric Theater

as Barney Colby
First aired: 1953-02-01

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was...

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Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Hack
First aired: 1951-10-05

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars is an anthology series that was telecast from 1951 until 1959 on CBS....

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