Chris Bearde

Info

Role

Director | Actor | Writer

Date of birth

06/18/1936

Date of death

04/23/2017

Place of birth

Richmond, Surrey, England, UK

Chris Bearde

Biography

Chris Bearde one of America's premiere televison producers was born in England but grew up in his adopted home Australia. His various creative contributions have brought us some of our happiest television memories. From "The Laugh In", through _"Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special" (1968) (TV)_ to _"The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" (1971)_ and _"The Gong Show" (1976)_ to his cult Showtime hit 'Sherman Oak', the manic Bearde touch stands alone. Bearde wrote the book for a new musical titled "Got You Babe". (2013) Currently Chris Bearde Entertainment has development deals with Howie Mandel, and Vin DiBona Productions.