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W. C. Fields. William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 [1] – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American actor, comedian, juggler, and writer. [2] Fields's career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler.
- You can fool some of the people some of the time -- and that's enough to make a decent living. W. C. Fields. People, Religion, Atheism.
- I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol and wild women. The other half I wasted. W. C. Fields. Gambling, Alcohol, Half.
- Money will not buy happiness, but it will let you be unhappy in nice places. W. C. Fields. Nice, Unhappy.
- I personally stay away from natural foods. At my age I need all the preservatives I can get. W. C. Fields. Funny, Witty, Age.
W.C. Fields. Actor: It's a Gift. William Claude Dukenfield was the eldest of five children born to Cockney immigrant James Dukenfield and Philadelphia native Kate Felton. He went to school for four years, then quit to work with his father selling vegetables from a horse cart.
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May 3, 2024 · Notable Works: “The Bank Dick”. W.C. Fields (born January 29, 1880, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died December 25, 1946, Pasadena, California) was an actor whose flawless timing and humorous cantankerousness made him one of America’s greatest comedians. His real-life and screen personalities were often indistinguishable, and he is ...
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Learn about the life and art of W.C. Fields, the legendary comedian and actor, from his grandson Ronald J. Fields. Discover how he portrayed himself and modern man in his films, and how he faced death with dignity and humor.
Learn about the life, legacy and humor of W.C. Fields, the icon of American culture and humor. Find out the latest news, events and films featuring the legendary comedian and his granddaughter Dr. Harriet Fields.
W.C. Fields was the 8th Inductee into the Official National Comedy Hall of Fame®. He was an American comedian, juggler, actor and writer. His career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler.
