business | February 16, 2026

Milton Berle - Trivia, Family, Bio

Played the role of Uncle Miltie, a pioneer of early television comedy as the host of NBC's Texaco Star Theater.

Before Fame

He appeared in silent films as a child actor and later chose his stagename at age 16.

Trivia

He earned the nickname Mr. Television while being a manic TV show host.

Family Life

He married and divorced Joyce Mathews two times, from 1941-1947 and 1949-1950.

Associated With

He worked with Arnold Stang on the Milton Berle Show.

Video

Milton Berle Highlights

Milton Berle Highlights