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Señor Wences
Acting
April 17, 1896
Died April 20, 1999 (103 years old)
Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain
8
Acting Credits
Biography
The Spanish born ventriloquist Senor Wences was one of the highest paid vaudeville acts in the world. Hugely popular with American tv audiences Wences was also a top nightclub favourite. Born Wenceslao Moreno in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca (Spain) Wences began performing ventrilquism as a child An early career in bullfighting proved unsuccessful so he took up ventriloquism and juggling professionally. Wences toured Europe in the 1920s before coming to America in 1935 where he made his Ne...
Known For
Filmography
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special
1986
as Himself
8
Crazy Horse de Paris
1977
as Self
5.5
The Muppet Show
1976
as Self - Special Guest Star
8
The Big Party
1959
as Self
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957
as Self
7.5
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
6.8
Mother Wore Tights
1947
as Señor Wences
5.7
History Is Made at Night
1937
as 'Coco' Hand Trick Performer (uncredited)
6.7