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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 26, 1927
Died
September 18, 2001
Place of Birth
Lewiston, Maine, USA
Also Known As
- Ernest "Ernie" Arthur Coombs
- Ernest Arthur Coombs
Ernie Coombs
0.1 Popularity
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
6.0
Self
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
2023
0.0
Narrator
Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
2002
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Mr. Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Green
2002
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Mr. Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Red
2002
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Mr. Dressup
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Blue
2002
5.8
Frog Puppet / Various
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
1968
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Mr Dressup
Butternut Square
N/A
Credits
Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
as Self
2023
6.0
Simon in the Land of Chalk Drawings
as Narrator
2002
0.0
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Green
as Mr. Dressup
2002
0.0
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Red
as Mr. Dressup
2002
0.0
Mr. Dressup: Tickle Trunk Treasures - Blue
as Mr. Dressup
2002
0.0
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
as Frog Puppet / Various
1968
5.8
Butternut Square
as Mr Dressup
N/A
0.0