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Milton Berle: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Mr. Television • Milton Berlinger
Born July 12, 1908 • New York City • New York
Died March 27, 2002 (aged 93) • Los Angeles • California

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Milton Berle smiling in a formal portrait, wearing a suit, white shirt, and striped tie.
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