Edgar Bergen books in order
American actor, radio performer, comedian and ventriloquist
- Lived
- 1903–1978
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 3
Edgar Bergen published 3 books, beginning with How to Become a Ventriloquist (1938).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Edgar Bergen
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How to Become a Ventriloquist
Edgar Bergen's most-read book.
Other books in order
How to Become a Ventriloquist (1938)
Polaris (1984)
Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy (Old Time Radio) (1989)
About Edgar Bergen
Edgar John Bergen was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, vaudevillian and radio performer. He was best known for his characters Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Bergen pioneered modern-day ventriloquism and has been described by puppetry organization UNIMA as the “quintessential ventriloquist of the 20th century”. He was the father of actress Candice Bergen.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Edgar Bergen FAQ
- How many books has Edgar Bergen written?
- Edgar Bergen published 3 books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Edgar Bergen's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with How to Become a Ventriloquist.
- What is Edgar Bergen's last book?
- How to Become a Ventriloquist (1938).
- What is Edgar Bergen's most famous book?
- How to Become a Ventriloquist (1938) is Edgar Bergen's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.