Miracle on 34th Street
1947
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William Clement Frawley (February 26, 1887 – March 3, 1966) was an American Vaudevillian and actor best known for playing landlord Fred Mertz in the sitcom I Love Lucy.
William Frawley was an American actor who starred in I Love Lucy (1951) as Fred Mertz and My Three Sons (1960) as Bub O'Casey. He also appeared in over 100 films, including Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941).
- January 1, 1
- Burlington, Iowa, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of William Frawley, the actor who played Fred Mertz in I Love Lucy (1951) and My Three Sons (1960). Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes, and more.
- February 26, 1887
- March 3, 1966
Jun 25, 2019 · Many know Frawley as the television actor in the hit series “I Love Lucy” and “My Three Sons” who made people laugh endlessly with his profound humor, but behind his comedic spiels was a loathed man who drank alcohol like water.
Feb 27, 2012 · On March 3, 1966, 79-year-old William Frawley died of a heart attack while walking home from a movie. According to Hollywood lore, when Vance heard the news of his death, she shouted,...
Oct 8, 2020 · William Frawley, who played Bub on My Three Sons, died of a heart attack in 1966 after being fired from the show due to his health and alcoholism. Bub left the show in Season 5 to go to Ireland and was replaced by his brother Charley.
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William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. His first job was as a stenographer for the Union Pacific Railroad.
