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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.
Oct 8, 2020 · William Frawley played the grandfather and housekeeper Bub on ‘My Three Sons,’ but his character left the show in the middle of Season 5. Here’s why.
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.
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,...
Jun 18, 2024 · Get to know William Frawley, the 'I Love Lucy' and 'My Three Sons' star, through these 15 inside facts about his life and career. From vaudeville to Broadway to a hundred films, he was more than just Fred Mertz and 'Bub'
On I Love Lucy, Fred Mertz, played by William Frawley, was one of the show's four main characters; the Mertzes (Fred and Ethel) were the best friends of the titular character Lucy Ricardo and her husband Ricky.
