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William Frawley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 26, 1887 |
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| Died | March 03, 1966 (age 79) |
| Birthplace | Burlington, Iowa, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also William Frawley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Known For | Playing Fred Mertz on 'I Love Lucy' and 'Bub' O'Casey on 'My Three Sons'. |
Intro
William Frawley was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Fred Mertz on the classic television sitcom 'I Love Lucy.' He had a long career in vaudeville, film, and television, becoming one of America's most recognized character actors.
Early Life & Background
William Frawley was born on February 26, 1887, in Burlington, Iowa. He began performing in local theater and vaudeville acts at an early age, later moving to Chicago and then to Broadway in New York to pursue acting professionally.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Fred Mertz in 'I Love Lucy' (1951–1957)
- Portrayed 'Bub' O'Casey in 'My Three Sons'
- Appeared in over 100 films including 'Miracle on 34th Street' (1947)
- Had a prolific vaudeville career before moving to film and television
Trivia
- Inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2012.
- He was famous for his on- and off-screen gruff but lovable persona.
- Frawley reportedly had a rocky relationship with co-star Vivian Vance on 'I Love Lucy'.
- He was an avid baseball fan, particularly of the New York Yankees.
FAQs
People also ask
When was William Frawley born?
William Frawley was born the 26 February 1887.
Where is William Frawley from?
Burlington, Iowa, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About February 26th, 1887, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 26th, 1887 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: