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1931

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2020

EDWIN BORDO Obituary

BORDO--Edwin S., veteran Broadway and film actor, director, acting teacher and vocal/speech coach, died January 23, 2020, in New York City, at the age of 88. Ed was born March 3, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Samuel and Rose Bordo of Miami, FL, brother, William Bordo, sisters, Beatrice Salling, Esther Roark, Thelma Sachs, Ann Levine, Zelma Margolis and Bella Margolis Cook, nephews, Kenneth Bordo, Fred Margolis, Audrey Bordo Joyce, and Laura Margolis. He is survived by 15 nieces and nephews and their children. Ed is best known for his longtime performance as Drake the butler in the original Broadway production of "ANNIE", his portrayal of Johnny Rispoli in Broadway Danny Rose, and appearances in The Purple Rose of Cairo and Masquerade. He also appeared in a variety of TV shows and commercials. Ed was also a well respected acting teacher and coach. He especially enjoyed his time coaching magicians with a longtime friend. As per Ed's request, no funeral or other service was planned. Remember him with a smile and a glass of cheer.

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Published by New York Times on Feb. 23, 2020.

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John Rinaldi

February 23, 2021

A lovely actor, and he made a big impression on me as Drake in Annie. I’ll never forget him.

Mark Phillips

October 4, 2020

I learned so much from Ed - I studied with him and Bob Fitch at several workshops. He was funny, insightful, and serious about teaching. I saw so many students transform with his help.

Mark Salling

March 14, 2020

Ed was my favorite uncle. My mother, Beatrice Bordo Salling, was his oldest female sibling and she was always proud of him and that she helped raise him.

Phyllis MacBryde

February 24, 2020

Dear Ed Bordo, our wonderful American Renaissance Theater colleague we adored him. I'll always be grateful to Ed for the character he created for one of my plays. His performance was perfection! He taught us the proper way to sing "Tomorrow" complete with hand gestures. I'll not only toast him with a smile and a glass of cheer, I'll sing "Tomorrow" his way. Sending love to his family.

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