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W. C. Fields was an American actor, comedian, juggler, and writer who starred in vaudeville, Broadway, and film. Learn about his life, career, trademarks, and legacy from this comprehensive article.
- 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.
- January 1, 1
- Darby, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pasadena, California, USA
Feb 18, 2010 · W.C. FIELDS - THE PHARMACIST - 1933. [From "Kovacs Corner" on YouTube.com] - William Claude Dukenfield, known professionally as W.C. Fields, with his bizarre and iconoclastic sense of...
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Learn about the life and career of W.C. Fields, a comedian who rose from poverty to fame in vaudeville, theater and film. Find out his nicknames, trademarks, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
- January 29, 1880
- December 25, 1946
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.
Learn about the life and legacy of W.C. Fields, the iconic American comedian and actor. Find out how to nominate his films for the National Film Registry, watch his classics on TCM, and join the events honoring his parents.
