Señor Wences

Actor

Born April 17, 1896 in Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain

The Spanish born ventriloquist Senor Wences was one of the highest paid vaudeville acts in the world. Hugely popular with American tv audiences Wences was also a top nightclub favourite. Born Wenceslao Moreno in Peñaranda de Bracamonte, Salamanca (Spain) Wences began performing ventrilquism as a child An early career in bullfighting proved unsuccessful so he took up ventriloquism and juggling professionally. Wences toured Europe in the 1920s before coming to America in 1935 where he made his New York debut at the Club Chico.

Filmography

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

Himself

Crazy Horse de Paris

Self

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self

Mother Wore Tights

Señor Wences

History Is Made at Night

'Coco' Hand Trick Performer (uncredited)