Eddie Cantor Welcome to our collection of popular quotes by

Eddie Cantor was born on January 31, 1892 in New York City.
* He was an American comedian, actor, dancer, singer, songwriter, film producer, screenwriter and author.
* He was familiar to Broadway, radio, movie, and early television audiences.
* He was known as the "Apostle of Pep" and was regarded almost as a family member by millions.
* Some of his hits include "Makin' Whoopee", "Ida (Sweet as Apple Cider)", "If You Knew Susie", "Ma! He's Making Eyes at Me" and "My Buddy".
* He was the second president of the Screen Actors Guild, serving from 1933 to 1935.
* He invented the title "The March of Dimes" for the donation campaigns of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.
* He died on October 10, 1964 in Beverly Hills, California.
* He was posthumously awarded an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 1965.