About Eddie Fisher He was born Edwin Jack Fisher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the fourth child of seven born to Joseph Fisher and Katherine Monacher. His parents, Joe and Kate, were Russian Jewish immigrants. Joe's surname was originally Fisch, but became Fisher upon entry to the United States.

Joe Fisher was a man who was said to take out his frustrations on his wife and children, which makes it rather ironic that one of Fisher's biggest hits, "Oh! My Pa-Pa," is a celebration of a great father-son relationship. To his family, Eddie Fisher was always called "Sonny Boy" or "Sonny," which may have been an allusion to a song made famous by Al Jolson. It was known at an early age that he had talent as a vocalist and he started singing in numerous amateur contests, which he usually won. He sang on the radio in high school and was later on Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts, a popular contest that was broadcast over the radio before moving to television.

By 1946 Fisher was crooning with the bands of Buddy Morrow and Charlie Ventura. He was heard by Eddie Cantor at Grossinger's Resort in the Catskills of upstate New York in 1949. Upon joining Cantor's radio show he was an instant hit and gained nationwide exposure. He was then signed to a contract with RCA-Victor Records.

Eddie Fisher was drafted into the Army in 1951 and sent to Texas for basic training. He served a year in Korea. The photos of him in uniform during his time in the Service did not hurt his civilian career, after his discharge he became even more popular singing in top nightclubs. He also had a variety television series, Coke Time with Eddie Fisher (NBC) (1953)-(1957), appeared on Perry Como's show, The Chesterfield Supper Club, the George Gobel Show, and had another series, The Eddie Fisher Show (NBC) (1957)-(1959).

In 1956, Fisher costarred with wife Debbie Reynolds in the musical comedy Bundle Of Joy. He played a serious role in the 1960 drama BUtterfield 8 with wife Elizabeth Taylor. His best friend was showman/producer Mike Todd, who died in a plane crash in 1958. Fisher's affair and subsequent marriage to Todd's famous widow caused a show business scandal because he and his first wife, also famous, had a very public divorce.
Eddie Fisher has been married five times, first to actress Debbie Reynolds (1955-1959), second to actress Elizabeth Taylor (1959-1964), third to actress Connie Stevens (1967-1969), fourth to Terry Richard (1975-1976) and fifth to Betty Lin (1993-2001).

His last wife, Betty Lin, died April 15, 2001 in San Francisco, California. Eddie Fisher is the father of two children by Reynolds, actress Carrie Fisher and Todd Fisher, and he is the father of two children by Stevens, actress Joely Fisher and actress Tricia Leigh Fisher.

In the 1960s he changed recording labels, moving to Ramrod Records. He also recorded for Dot Records. He then returned to RCA and had a minor singles hit in 1966 with the song Games That Lovers Play, which became the title of his best selling album. His last album for RCA was an Al Jolson tribute, You Ain't Heard Nothing Yet.

Fisher has performed in top concert halls all over the United States and headlined in major Las Vegas showrooms.

In 1981, he wrote his autobiography, Eddie: My Life, My Loves. He wrote another book in 1999 titled Been There, Done That.

Eddie Fisher has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for Recording, at 6241 Hollywood Boulevard, and one for TV, at 1724 Vine Street.

Eddie Fisher's Biggest Selling RCA Singles:
Tell Me Why (cover version of Al Alberts & The Four Aces release, 1951)
A Man Chases A Girl (1951)
Anytime (1951)
Wish You Were Here (1952)
With These Hands (1952)
I'm Yours (cover version of Billy Eckstine release. 1952)
Lady Of Spain (1952)
I'm Walking Behind You (1953)
Many Times (1953)
Oh My Pa-Pa (cover version of Eddie Calvert instrumental, 1953)
Count Your Blessings (1954)
Dungaree Doll (cover version Of Perry Como's release, 1955)
Heart (from the play 'Damn Yankees'1954)
I Need You Now (1954)

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7.27.10 pogoplar, WI Loved seeing these again, Eddie was my favorite singer when I was a teenager, had all his records
7.27.10 Map, NM This was an enjoyable walk down memory lane
7.27.10 almar, TN Nice to hear a vocalist whose words you can understand.
7.18.10 nostalgic_gal, Phoenix, AZ brought back great memories
7.16.10 mjmills, Sunter, NC Took me back to my youth. Favorite singer then and still enjoy hearing his wonderful voice!
7.09.10 GuHaebich, New Port Richley, FL old golden years
6.30.10 Bazmeister, New Zealand Man that was nice, memories to rekindle.
6.27.10 colibri, Canada Listening to Eddie Fisher today on Oldies TV, has taken me to when I was sixteen, and has left me with that feeling. Love you Eddie
6.27.10 Steve1966, NY Remember all of them. Great songs.
6.21.10 Carol, NY great memories, great songs, thanks
6.20.10 fan, CA wonderful voice...wasted talent, wasted life (broke my heart)
6.19.10 Joanie, CT I just turned 70, but watching this I was back to be a teenager.
Lou at Oldiestelevisio.com responds Happy Birthday, Joanie. 70 years young and still a teenager at heart!
6.10.10 darkview, FL Eddie Fisher was a great singer. My mother thought I could sing like him, BUT SHE WAS WRONG! I used to watch him on Coke Time and enjoyed his singing. What a shame that he'll only be remembered as Liz Taylor's husband and Carrie Fisher's father.
6.09.10 edpet. NV Edddie Fisher was always one of my favorites from the beginning
6.09.10 uricky1, Canada I envy him
6.07.10 elbabyramon, IL brought a tear to my eyes
6.06.10 Dotpogo, FL Loved Eddie then and still love hearing his great voice. At 76 years young my memories of Eddie are very dear. He performed in the Army with a specialty group called the Four Joes. They were all my dear friends growing up in the Bronx, N.Y. Met Eddie once at Jackie Gleasons house warming on L.I. and I could go on and on. Sorry his life has been so rocky, but his voice still rings clear in my heart.
6.05.10 ghadsell, CA In, I believe 1957, Eddie performed a free concert at Alhambra HS and was greatly received by the students. He liked the school so much, he promised to return every year. But, after his divorce from Debbi Reynolds, he was never invited back. The school could not allow that type of behavior to affect the students. Harper Valley PTA
6.02.10 Wit438, PA He was one of the greatest
6.01.10 Halyn, IL Loved his voice
5.28.10 BuffaloGirl, MI Loved seeing and hearing him again = Thinking of You was my very favorite song. I'm a 75-year-old great-grandmother , have been a fam since my teens and still admire him inspite of all his problems.
5.18.10 germanname, CA Best of all the popular vocalists of that day.
5.26.10 StarStruck, NM He was my favorite singer when I was growing up. To bad he scrudged up his carrer with Taylor.
5.11.10 Dorkle, MN ENJOYED TREMENDOUSLY, GREAT SONGS GREAT SINGER
5.10.10 Shreves1407, NY He is an excellent singer. Very easy to listen to