Ernie Carroll

Ernie Carroll
Born
Ernest Carroll

(1929-05-26)26 May 1929
Died30 March 2022(2022-03-30) (aged 92)
Occupations
  • Entertainer
  • writer
  • producer
  • puppeteer
Years active1957–1994, 2009–2010
PartnerMiffy Marsh
Children2

Ernest Carroll (26 May 1929 – 30 March 2022) was an Australian puppeteer, entertainer, radio and television personality, comic writer, television producer and comic strip writer, most recognised for his role as the sidekick opposite Daryl Somers, as the man behind (and inside) Ossie Ostrich on Hey Hey It's Saturday, Cartoon Corner and The Daryl and Ossie Show.