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William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 [1] – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American actor, comedian, juggler, and writer. [2] Fields's career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler.
W.C. Fields. Actor: It's a Gift. William Claude Dukenfield was the eldest of five children born to Cockney immigrant James Dukenfield and Philadelphia native Kate Felton. He went to school for four years, then quit to work with his father selling vegetables from a horse cart.
- January 1, 1
- Darby, Pennsylvania, USA
- January 1, 1
- Pasadena, California, USA
W.C. Fields. Actor: It's a Gift. William Claude Dukenfield was the eldest of five children born to Cockney immigrant James Dukenfield and Philadelphia native Kate Felton. He went to school for four years, then quit to work with his father selling vegetables from a horse cart.
- January 29, 1880
- December 25, 1946
Jun 13, 2024 · W.C. Fields (born January 29, 1880, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died December 25, 1946, Pasadena, California) was an actor whose flawless timing and humorous cantankerousness made him one of America’s greatest comedians.
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A self-portrait of an artist from the essential filmography W.C. Fields: A Life on Film by Ronald J. Fields.
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William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American actor, comedian, juggler, and writer.