Eddie Vogt was an American actor best known for his work in vaudeville, silent films, and radio. Born as John Edward Vogt on September 5, 1889, he made a significant mark in the entertainment industry throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Eddie Vogt was the son of John Christian Vogt and Mary Gertrude Trunk. In 1922, he married Goldie Hunt while living at 564 Riverside Drive in New York City. The couple remained together until his death in 1960.
Career Highlights
Vogt began his career in vaudeville and eventually transitioned to film, starting his work at Wharton Studios in Ithaca, New York. He created a popular act with fellow performer Frank Hurst, which included a notable Vitaphone short called “Before the Bar” in 1929. In the 1940s, he worked as a radio personality on WNBZ and wrote a popular column for the Adirondack Daily Enterprise.
Death and Legacy
Eddie Vogt passed away on December 21, 1960, in Saranac Lake, New York, from tuberculosis. After his death, the N.V.A. home, where he lived, closed its doors in 1975. His contributions to vaudeville and early radio remain notable, and his widow, Goldie Hunt, passed away in 1976.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Below Zero | Short |
| 1918 | The Missionary | Lead role |
| 1918 | Kute Kids vs. Kupid | Short |
| 1934 | Isham Jones & His Orchestra | Announcer |
| 1937 | Bring on the Girls | Man eating peanuts (uncredited) |