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Wallace Maynard Cox (December 6, 1924 – February 15, 1973) was an American actor. He began his career as a standup comedian and then played the title character of the popular early U.S. television series Mister Peepers from 1952 to 1955.
Actor: Mister Peepers. Wally Cox was a beloved character actor who made his mark in television and ranks as one of the medium's most memorable performers. His ability to show his range likely was limited by his short stature, slight frame, and high-pitched voice, which along with his talent for being very funny, made him ideal for comedy parts ...
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Actor: Mister Peepers. Wally Cox was a beloved character actor who made his mark in television and ranks as one of the medium's most memorable performers. His ability to show his range likely was limited by his short stature, slight frame, and high-pitched voice, which along with his talent for being very funny, made him ideal for comedy parts ...
- December 6, 1924
- February 15, 1973
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Wally Cox is best remembered for playing the role of Robinson J. Peepers in the popular sitcom ‘Mister Peepers’. It ran from July 3, 1952 to June 12, 1955 on NBC. Although the show made him a household name, its success also resulted in Cox being typecast in similar roles.
Cox made several appearances on Here's Lucy, as well as The Beverly Hillbillies, Lost in Space, I Spy, and evening talk shows. He played a pickpocket in an episode of Car 54, Where Are You?. He also appeared on The Twilight Zone, season five, episode number 140, titled "From Agnes—With Love".
Feb 16, 1973 · Wally Cox, who portrayed the meek schoolteacher Robinson Peepers on television in the early 50s, died of an apparent heart attack Thursday in his Bel-Air home. He was 48.