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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'
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.
Mar 8, 2024 · Born William Clement Frawley on February 26, 1887 in Burlington, Iowa, he sang in the choir of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, which led him to pursue roles in shows put on by local...
HOLLYWOOD, March 3 (UPI) William Frawley, the character actor who co-starred in the "I Love Lucy" and "My Three Sons" television series, collapsed and died on Hollywood Boulevard tonight.
William Frawley was an American stage entertainer and screen and television actor best known for playing landlord Fred Mertz in the famous American television sitcom I Love Lucy and Bub in the television comedy series My Three Sons.