Isidore Itzkowitz, also known as Eddie Cantor, born on January 31, 1892, in New York City, was an American songwriter, singer, comedian, and actor. He began performing in local theaters during his teenage years. His breakthrough came with Gus Edward's Kid Kabaret (1912), which led him to roles in Florenz Ziegfeld’s Midnight Frolic (1916) and the Ziegfeld Follies from 1917 to 1927. Cantor's early recordings, which started in 1917, were released on various labels, including Victor Talking Machine Company and Columbia Records. His career included notable films like Whoopee! (1930) and radio shows such as The Chase and Sanborn Hour. He served as president of the Screen Actors Guild. Cantor's career saw a decline in the late 1930s due to his public stance against Adolf Hitler, but he continued performing until his death on October 10, 1964.
