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W.C. Fields

Source: Freebase

William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Fields was known for his comic persona as a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist who remained a sympathetic character despite his snarling contempt for dogs, children and women.

• Born: William Claude Dukenfield January 29, 1880 Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S.
• Died: December 25, 1946 (aged 66) Pasadena, California, U.S.
• Resting place: Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
• Other names: Charles Bogle Otis Criblecobble Mahatma Kane Jeeves “Uncle Claude”
• Occupation: Actor, comedian, juggler, writer
• Years active: 1902–1946
• Spouse: Harriet Hughes (m. 1900–1946) «start: (1900)–end+1: (1947)»“Marriage: Harriet Hughes to W. C. Fields” Location: (linkback://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/W._C._Fields)(his death) 1 child Bessie Poole (girlfriend) 1 child Carlotta Monti (girlfriend)
• Children: William Claude Fields, Jr. William Morris (illegitimate)

Read more about W.C. Fields at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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