Ernie Coombs
Known for Acting · 7 credits
- Born
- 1927-11-26
- Died
- 2001-09-18
- Place of birth
- Lewiston, Maine, USA
- Also known as
- Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs · Ernest Arthur Coombs
Biography
Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs, CM, born on November 26, 1927, in Lewiston, Maine, was a beloved Canadian children's entertainer known as "Mr. Dressup." He became an icon in Canadian television with his show, which aired from 1967 to 1996. Coombs enchanted audiences with his gentle demeanour, creative storytelling, and the adventures he shared with his puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan. His dedication to children's education and imaginative play earned him accolades, including the Order of Canada in 1996. Coombs passed away on September 18, 2001, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and a lasting impact on generations of children.
Known For
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
1968
as Frog Puppet / Various
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
2023
as Self
Butternut Square
as Mr Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Green
2002
as Mr. Dressup
Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
2002
as Narrator
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Blue
2002
as Mr. Dressup
TV Shows (3)
Movies (4)
About Ernie Coombs
Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs, CM, born on November 26, 1927, in Lewiston, Maine, was a beloved Canadian children's entertainer known as "Mr. Dressup." He became an icon in Canadian television with his show, which aired from 1967 to 1996. Coombs enchanted audiences with his gentle demeanour, creative storytelling, and the adventures he shared with his puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan. His dedication to children's education and imaginative play earned him accolades, including the Order of Canada in 1996. Coombs passed away on September 18, 200… With 7 credits spanning from 1968 to 2023, Ernie Coombs has appeared in 4 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Ernie Coombs Movies
- Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe (2023) — as Self
- Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Green (2002) — as Mr. Dressup
- Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Blue (2002) — as Mr. Dressup
- Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Red (2002) — as Mr. Dressup
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