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Carl William Demarest (February 27, 1892 – December 28, 1983) was an American actor, known especially for his roles in screwball comedies by Preston Sturges and as Uncle Charley in the sitcom My Three Sons from 1965-72.
William Demarest (1892-1983) was a versatile and prolific actor who appeared in vaudeville, Broadway, movies and TV. He was known for his comic roles in Preston Sturges' films and as Uncle Charley in My Three Sons.
- January 1, 1
- St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Springs, California, USA
Learn about the life and career of William Demarest, a versatile character actor who appeared in vaudeville, Broadway, movies and TV. He was known for his comic roles in Preston Sturges' films and as Uncle Charley in My Three Sons.
- February 27, 1892
- December 28, 1983
William Demarest was an American character actor who appeared in over 140 films and TV shows, including My Three Sons, The Lady Eve, and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. Learn more about his life, career, and roles on The Movie Database (TMDB).
William Demarest, who played dozens of gruff, golden-hearted curmudgeons in films and on television, died at his home in Palm Springs, Calif., yesterday, apparently of a heart attack. He was 91...
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Carl William Demarest (February 27, 1892 – December 28, 1983) was an American actor, known especially for his roles in screwball comedies by Preston Sturges and as Uncle Charley in the sitcom My Three Sons from 1965-72.
Famed for his ratchety voice and cold-fish stare, William Demarest was an "old pro" even when he was a young pro. He began his stage career at age 13, holding down a variety of colorful jobs (including professional boxer) during the off-season. After years in carnivals and as a vaudeville headliner, Demarest starred in such Broadway long ...
