Ernie Coombs
- January 9, 2024
- Tv Show Host
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Ernie Coombs |
| Occupation | TV Show Host |
| Date Of Birth | Nov 26, 1927(1927-11-26) |
| Age | 97 |
| Date Of Death | 2001-09-18 |
| Birthplace | Lewiston |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Maine |
| Horoscope | Scorpio |
Ernie Coombs Biography
| Name | Ernie Coombs |
| Birthday | Nov 26 |
| Birth Year | 1927 |
| Place Of Birth | Lewiston |
| Home Town | Maine |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Scorpio |
| Spouse | Marlene Coombs |
| Children(s) | Kenneth Minott, Catherine Minott, Christopher Minott |
Ernie Coombs is one of the most popular and richest TV Show Host who was born on November 26, 1927 in Lewiston, Maine, United States. American television host who gained notoriety for his role on the Canadian show Mr. Dressup.
Similar to Like Fred Rogers, he was on a Canadian version of the television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood., the actor was in the Canadian adaptation of the TV show Mister Rogers” Neighborhood.
He had two kids together with his spouse, Marlene.
Ernie Coombs Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | TV Show Host |
| House | Living in own house. |
Ernie Coombs is one of the richest TV Show Host from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ernie Coombs 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He attended North Yarmouth Academy in Maine and began working on the first model of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, which was commissioned by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1963.
Also, he performed a traveling stage show that was called Tales from the Tickle Trunk.
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Who is Ernie Coombs Dating?
According to our records, Ernie Coombs married to Marlene Coombs. As of December 1, 2023, Ernie Coombs’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ernie Ranked on the list of most popular TV Show Host. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ernie Coombs celebrates birthday on November 26 of every year.
How did Mr. Dressup's wife died?
Marlene was killed in a traffic accident in 1992; she was walking on the sidewalk of Yonge Street in Toronto, when a car hit her.
Is Ernie Coombs still alive?
September 18, 2001
Who came first Mr. Dressup or Mr Rogers?
The program ran for 29 years (1967–96) and more than 4,000 episodes. It starred Ernie Coombs as the jovial Mr. Dressup and was a precursor to the popular American series, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.
Who had the Tickle Trunk?
Occasionally, when the Tickle Trunk would not open, Mr. Dressup sang a song and tickled the lock, hence its name. The trunk appeared to be magical as it always had the right costumes, in the right sizes, neatly folded at the top of the piles of costumes.
How long was Mr. Dressup on air?
The popular children’s show was on CBC for 29 years from 1967 to 1996. It featured Coombs singing songs, playing games and making crafts every weekday morning, along with puppet friends, Casey and Finnegan, and his handy Tickle Trunk full of costumes and toys.