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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.
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- Burlington, Iowa, USA
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- Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
- February 26, 1887
- March 3, 1966
The man who achieved television immortality as Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 26, 1887. As a young boy, William Clement Frawley sang in the choir at St....
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Jun 25, 2019 · William Frawley’s death may have come as a shock and heartbreak to many, but some of those who knew his lousy character celebrated his demise, including his on-screen wife in “I Love Lucy.”
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Mar 8, 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'
