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W.C. Fields - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 29, 1880 |
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| Died | December 25, 1946 (age 66) |
| Birthplace | Darby, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also W.C. Fields's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Known For | Comedy performances in vaudeville, radio, and classic films such as 'It's a Gift', 'My Little Chickadee', and 'The Bank Dick'. |
Intro
W.C. Fields was an influential American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer, renowned for his distinctive persona and witty, sardonic humor on both stage and screen. He became a prominent figure in vaudeville and transitioned to film, where his unique comedic style left a lasting impact on American entertainment.
Early Life & Background
W.C. Fields, born William Claude Dukenfield, grew up near Philadelphia in a working-class family. He left school early and began performing as a juggler at a young age, developing his stage persona in vaudeville circuits.
Career Highlights
- Became a celebrated vaudeville juggler and comedic performer in the early 20th century.
- Starred on Broadway in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915–1921).
- Transitioned to film, starring in classics like 'It's a Gift' (1934), 'My Little Chickadee' (1940), and 'The Bank Dick' (1940).
- Known for his iconic roles featuring a misanthropic, hard-drinking, humorous character.
- Performed on radio and was influential in shaping American slapstick and absurdist comedy.
Trivia
- Fields' juggling act was considered one of the best in the world during his peak.[1][2]
- He was also a talented writer, often contributing to his movie scripts under pseudonyms.
- Fields had a distinctive nasal voice and ad-libbed many of his most famous lines.
- Despite his comedic persona, he was a teetotaler early in life and developed his famous hard-drinking image later.
FAQs
People also ask
When was W.C. Fields born?
W.C. Fields was born the 29 January 1880.
Where is W.C. Fields from?
Darby, Pennsylvania, United States.
On His Birth-Day
About January 29th, 1880, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 29th, 1880 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: