Bert Wheeler

Bert Wheeler's Death

Born (Birthday) April 7, 1895

Death Date January 18, 1986

Age of Death 90 years

Cause of Death Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Place of Death New York, New York, United States

Profession Stage Actor

The stage actor Bert Wheeler died at the age of 90. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

Comedian, actor, and vaudeville performer who appeared in Broadway shows and in comedic feature films. He was one half of the Wheeler & Woolsey comedy act.

He made his film debut in a 1929 movie entitled Rio Rita; he had earlier appeared in the stage production of the same musical.

He was one of the stars of Brave Eagle, a CBS western series that also featured Keith Larsen.

Personal Life

He married fifth wife Patsy Orr in 1952; they divorced in 1956.

He appeared in Rio Rita, a musical produced by Florenz Ziegfeld.

How did Bert Wheeler die?

Bert Wheeler died of emphysema in New York City on January 18, 1968.