Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

Biography

Eddie "Rochester" Anderson was a renowned American comic actor and comedian, born on September 18, 1905, in Oakland, California. He rose to fame playing the iconic role of Rochester, valet to Jack Benny's title character, on radio and television series, becoming the first African American with a regular role on a nationwide program. Anderson continued to work in various guest roles and voice acting after the series ended, while also pursuing his passion for horse racing.