Eddie Fisher Biography
Young crooner, protege of
Eddie Cantor; got first wide exposure as frequent guest performer on Cantor's early-50's TV broadcasts. Later responsible for million-selling records during the 50's, including "Any Time" (his signature song), "O My Papa!" and many others.
Trivia

Father, with actress
Debbie Reynolds, of actress
Carrie Fisher and
Todd Fisher who was named after
Michael Todd.

Father, with singer-actress
Connie Stevens of actresses
Tricia Leigh Fisher and
Joely Fisher.

Ex-father-in-law of
Paul Simon.

Father-in-law of
Christopher Duddy.

Brother-in-law of
John Megna.

At the height of his popularity, during the 1950s, Fisher was, along with
Perry Como and
Elvis Presley, RCA Victor's top-selling pop vocalist. His many hits during this period, all well remembered, include: "Anytime" (his first big hit), "Oh, My Pa-Pa", "Wish You Were Here", "I Need You Now", "Dungaree Doll", "I'm Walking Behind You", "Heart", "Games That Lovers Play" and "Somebody Like You".

The son of Russian Jewish immigrants, according to Eddie, the family's surname was originally either Tisch or Fisch. Between Ellis Island and Philadelphia, it had become Americanized as Fisher.

The first person to ever make a fan club for him was a then thirteen-year old
Rona Barrett, who later became his life-long friend.

His manager was
Bill Trowbridge.

Is portrayed by
Corey Parker in
Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story
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