Eddie Fisher: Movies & Box Office

Eddie Fisher (born Edwin Jack Fisher on August 10, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) rose from a modest Jewish family to become the quintessential teen idol of the early 1950s. His velvety tenor, warm stage presence, and relentless work ethic propelled him to chart 17 Top‑10 hits between 1950 and 1956, including million‑selling singles such as “Any Time” and “I’m Walking Behind You.” After being discovered by Eddie Cantor at Grossinger’s Catskill Resort, Fisher signed with RCA Victor and quickly became the label’s best‑selling pop artist, earning two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—one for recording and one for television. His television career featured “Coke Time with Eddie Fisher,” “The Eddie Fisher Show,” and a series of appearances on variety programs, cementing his status as a household name. In addition to his recording triumphs, Fisher pursued acting, co‑starring with then‑wife Debbie Reynolds in Bundle of Joy (1956) and later appearing opposite Elizabeth Taylor in the drama Butterfield 8 (1960. He also performed in Las Vegas, at New York’s Winter Garden, and on prestigious concert stages worldwide, showcasing a versatility that extended beyond the teen‑pop era.

Fisher’s personal life was as headline‑making as his career. He married five times, linking him to Hollywood legends Debbie Reynolds, Elizabeth Taylor, Connie Stevens, Terry Richard, and Betty Lin, and fathered four children: Carrie, Todd, Joely, and Tricia Leigh. His marriages, especially the scandal‑laden divorce from Reynolds and subsequent union with Taylor, sparked a media frenzy that contributed to the cancellation of his television show in 1959. Despite later career setbacks, including a brief revival on independent labels and an unreleased 1995 recording with the London Philharmonic, Fisher’s legacy endures through his enduring recordings, his influence on pop standards, and the continued fame of his children. He died on September 22, 2010, after complications from a hip injury, leaving behind a rich tapestry of American popular culture.