Eddie Cantor (January 31st 1892 – October 10th, 1964) was born Edward Israel Iskowitz and was an American performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor and songwriter.
Cantor was born in New York City the son of Russian – Jewish Immigrants. His mother died when he was a year old and his father died of pneumonia when he was 2 years old. The exact date of his birth is unknown. He was raised by his grandmother Esther. Esther passed away just before Eddie got signed to his first long –term contract.
