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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. Actor: I Love Lucy. 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.
William Clement Frawley was an American actor who was active in films, television, and theater. He is best remembered for playing the character of the World War I veteran, ‘Fred Mertz’ in the American television sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’ between 1951 and 1957.
Feb 27, 2012 · The man who achieved television immortality as Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 26, 1887. As a young boy, William Clement Frawley sang in the choir at St....
William Frawley. Actor: I Love Lucy. 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.
Mar 18, 2024 · This article delves into the life, career, and enduring legacy of William Frawley, revealing the man behind the laughter and his indelible mark on American culture. Early Life and Career Beginnings. William Clement Frawley was born on February 26, 1887, in Burlington, Iowa, into a bustling household. With a flair for performance from a young ...
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.
Biography. 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.
In Desi Arnaz: I Love Lucy and Desilu Productions. …yet kind Fred Mertz (William Frawley) and his wife, Ethel (Vivian Vance), who begrudgingly helps Lucy in her wild schemes. I Love Lucy was the most popular show in America for four of its six prime-time seasons, and Arnaz and Ball became major stars. Read More.
William Frawley was an American stage entertainer and screen and television actor best known for playing landlord Fred Mertz in the famous American television sitcom I Love Lucy and Bub in the television comedy series My Three Sons.
