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Paul Edward Lynde (/ l ɪ n d /; June 13, 1926 – January 10, 1982) was an American comedian, actor and game show panelist. A character actor with a distinctively campy and snarky persona that often poked fun at his closeted homosexuality, Lynde was well known for his roles as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched, the befuddled father Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie and a regular "center square ...
Paul Lynde. Actor: Bye Bye Birdie. Paul Lynde was born in 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio (one of six children and the middle of four boys). His father was a local police officer and the sheriff of the Mount Vernon Jail for two years.
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Paul Lynde. Actor: Bye Bye Birdie. Paul Lynde was born in 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio (one of six children and the middle of four boys). His father was a local police officer and the sheriff of the Mount Vernon Jail for two years. Lynde got his inspiration to become an actor at the age of four or five after his mother took him to see the original silent film...
- Actor, Writer, Soundtrack
- January 10, 1982
- June 13, 1926
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Lynde’s mother was famous for her cooking, and since his parents owned a butcher shop, there was no shortage of good food at the Lynde residence. Once Lynde had graduated from high school, this dangerous combination had him weighing 95 kg (205 lb). Lynde’s size embarrassed him, and this embarrassment followed him throughout his entire life.
Apr 2, 2014 · (1926-1982) Who Was Paul Lynde? Actor Paul Lynde studied drama with classmates Charlotte Rae, Patricia O'Neal and Charlton Heston. He moved to New York in 1948 where he performed stand-up routines.
Mar 29, 2024 · Paul Lynde (born June 13, 1926, Mount Vernon, Ohio, U.S.—died January 10, 1982, Beverly Hills, California) American comedian and actor who was best known for his one-line wisecracks on the television game show The Hollywood Squares. After graduating from Northwestern University in 1948, Lynde performed stand-up comedy in New York City.
Mar 20, 2024 · Next to Bewitched, Paul Lynde is probably best known as as the so-called "center square" of the television game show Hollywood Squares. It was a 13-year job that truly elevated his status as a TV ...
