W. C. Fields
(1880-1946)
comedian, vaudeville juggler, actor, and writer
Died aged c. 66
Wikidata WikipediaWilliam Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer. Fields's comic persona was a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist who remained a sympathetic character despite his supposed contempt for children and dogs.
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W. C. Fields (1880-1948). American comedian, raised in Philadelphia, noted for his irreverent wit. Starting out as a vaudeville juggler, he won enduring fame on screen and radio. He was in over 40 motion pictures, 1915-44. As a lad, he worked for a time at Strawbridge's here.
NW corner, N 8th & Market Sts., Philadelphia, PA, United States where they worked