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Ernie Coombs
Acting
November 26, 1927
Died September 18, 2001 (73 years old)
Lewiston, Maine, USA
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Acting Credits
Biography
Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs, CM, born on November 26, 1927, in Lewiston, Maine, was a beloved Canadian children's entertainer known as "Mr. Dressup." He became an icon in Canadian television with his show, which aired from 1967 to 1996. Coombs enchanted audiences with his gentle demeanour, creative storytelling, and the adventures he shared with his puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan. His dedication to children's education and imaginative play earned him accolades, including the Order of Canada...
Known For
Filmography
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
2023
as Self
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Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Green
2002
as Mr. Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Blue
2002
as Mr. Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Red
2002
as Mr. Dressup
Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
2002
as Narrator
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
1968
as Frog Puppet / Various
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