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My Take
Eddie Deezen is, to me, the patron saint of the unforgettable bit part. From Grease to 1941 to WarGames, he was the definitive on-screen nerd of an entire era, and he owned that niche so completely that nobody could replace him. What fascinates me is how a performer with no leading-man profile became permanently lodged in the collective memory of a generation, then reinvented himself as a distinctive voice actor whose nasal delivery is instantly recognizable. He never chased prestige or awards, yet he left a fingerprint on some of the most beloved comedies ever made. I deeply respect character actors like him who make the whole picture better.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eddie Deezen
- Name (Japanese)
- エディ・ディーゼン
- Reading
- えでぃ・でぃーぜん
- Born
- March 6, 1958 (age 68)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Cumberland, Maryland, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- voice actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Allegany High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.eddiedeezen.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie%20Deezen
Frequently asked questions
When was Eddie Deezen born?
Born March 6, 1958 (age 68).
Where is Eddie Deezen from?
Eddie Deezen is from Cumberland, Maryland, United States.
What does Eddie Deezen do?
Eddie Deezen works as voice actor, film actor, television actor.
Voice actor — see all → · Film actor — see all → · More people from United States →
7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.