Gender
Male
Born
Dec 15, 1917
Komorow, POLAND
Died
Jul 13, 2009
Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Other
Relations
Husband of
Frances Edelstein (1945 - 2009) his death
Comments
Biography: Harry Edelstein was born on December 15, 1917 in Komorow, Poland to Irving and Rachael Edelstein. He married Frances Trost. They worked on a chicken farm in New Jersey before opening a candy store in Brooklyn and then three coffee shops. They took over the old ballroom at the Edison, which became the Cafe Edison. Many people from the Broadway industry frequented the "Polish Tea Room." His children are Harriet and Scott.

Trivia:
The marquees of Broadway theaters were dimmed in his honor on July 15, 2009.
  • CREDITS
    45 Seconds From Broadway (Nov 11, 2001 - Jan 13, 2002)
    • The role of Bernie is based on Harry Edelstein
    PlayComedyOriginal
  • AWARDS

    Tony Award®

    Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre

    2004 | Recipient
    Harry Edelstein
45 Seconds From Broadway (Nov 11, 2001 - Jan 13, 2002)
  • The role of Bernie is based on Harry Edelstein
PlayComedyOriginal

Tony Award®

Tony Honor for Excellence in Theatre

2004 | Recipient
Harry Edelstein

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