Charlie McCarthy
| Charlie McCarthy | |
|---|---|
Charlie (left) with Bergen | |
| First appearance | The Goldwyn Follies |
| Last appearance | The Muppet Movie |
| Created by | Edgar Bergen Theodore Mack Frank Marshall |
| Voiced by | Edgar Bergen (1930–1978) |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Human ventriloquist mannequin |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian |
| Home | Smithsonian Institution (After Bergen's Death) |
| Nationality | American |
Charlie McCarthy was a dummy partner of American ventriloquist Edgar Bergen. Charlie was part of Bergen's act as early as high school, and by 1930 was attired in a top hat, tuxedo and monocle. The character was so well known that his popularity exceeded that of his performer, Bergen.