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At the age of 16, he shortened his surname to Berle. His first acting role was in the silent film "The Perils of Pauline" , where he played a baby thrown from a speeding train. In , Berle enrolled in the Professional Children's School, where he made his stage debut at age Throughout the s and s, he performed in vaudeville, Broadway, and nightclubs.

His first major radio success came in , when he joined the comedy program "The Showman. The variety show showcased Berle's signature vaudeville-style comedy, irreverent humor, and elaborate costumes. The show became an instant success, earning Berle the nickname "Mr. Berle's popularity led to a surge in television sales. His show became a weekly phenomenon, with millions of viewers tuning in on Tuesday nights.

It was reported that movie theaters and restaurants saw a decline in attendance during the show's broadcast. Berle also broke racial barriers by featuring African American performers on his show. After leaving the "Texaco Star Theater" in , Berle continued to perform as a guest star in television shows, movies, and theater.

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Berle was married four times, including twice to actress Joyce Matthews. He had a daughter, Victoria, and a son, Bob Williams. Berle died of colon cancer on March 27, , at the age of