Eddie Foy III


Eddie Foy III was an American casting director and actor. He was director of casting for ABC and vice president of casting for NBC.
Foy completed his career as a longstanding independent casting director and talent executive for The Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon. For his contributions to the advancement of television casting, he was honored by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Early years

Born in New York City, Foy was the son of Eddie Foy Jr. and Anna Marie McKenny Foy. He was the grandson of Eddie Foy Sr. He attended Riverdale Country School.
Foy debuted on stage at age 10 in a revival of The Red Mill on Broadway.

Career

In the latter half of the 1960s, Foy was one of two people who traveled around the United States for Screen Gems production company to audition prospects in small repertory theatre groups and at colleges.

Personal life

On September 16, 1995, Foy married Jan Standley in Sherman Oaks, California.
Foy died in Denison, Iowa after falling.

Filmography