Eddie Bracken

Born: 1915-02-07

Edward Vincent "Eddie" Bracken (February 7, 1915 - November 14, 2002) was an American actor. Bracken became a Hollywood comedy legend with lead performances in the films Hail the Conquering Hero and The Miracle of Morgan's Creek (both released in 1944), both of which have been preserved by the National Film Registry. During this era, he also had success on Broadway, with performances in plays like Too Many Girls. Bracken's later movie roles include National Lampoon's Vacation, Oscar, Home Alone...