Ed Gardner

Ed Gardner
Gardner as Archie (left) with Ransom Sherman, the host of the radio program which replaced Duffy's Tavern for its summer hiatus.
Born
Edward Poggenberg

(1901-06-29)June 29, 1901
Astoria, Queens, New York City, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1963(1963-08-17) (aged 62)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
Years active1931–1962
Known forCreator and star of the radio's popular Duffy's Tavern comedy series.
Notable workDuffy's Tavern, The Man with My Face
Spouses
(m. 1929; div. 1942)
Simone Hegemann
(m. 1943)
Children2

Ed Gardner (born Edward Poggenberg; June 29, 1901 – August 17, 1963) was an American comic actor, writer and director, best remembered as the creator and star of the radio's popular Duffy's Tavern comedy series.