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William Frawley (William Clement Frawley) was born on 26 February, 1887 in Burlington, Iowa, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Discover William Frawley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of William Frawley networth?

Popular As William Clement Frawley
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 79 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 26 February, 1887
Birthday 26 February
Birthplace Burlington, Iowa, USA
Date of death 3 March, 1966
Died Place Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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William Frawley Height, Weight & Measurements

At 79 years old, William Frawley height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is William Frawley's Wife?

His wife is Edna Frawley (1 November 1914 - 1927) ( divorced)

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Wife Edna Frawley (1 November 1914 - 1927) ( divorced)
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William Frawley Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is William Frawley worth at the age of 79 years old? William Frawley’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated William Frawley's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

I Love Lucy (1951)$450 weekly (1951)
I Love Lucy (1951)$1,000 weekly (1952)
I Love Lucy (1951)$3,500 weekly (1953)
I Love Lucy (1951)$7,500 weekly (1957)

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1992

Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 168-169. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387

1991

Is portrayed by John Wheeler in Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter (1991)

1966

When he died in 1966, his gross estate totaled $92,446, and his assets were on track to grow after he died. He had a residual deal for I Love Lucy (1951) which was unique to performers of the day: he was to be paid in perpetuity. His estate and heirs were paid for decades for rerun revenues.

1960

His Fred Mertz role lasted until the show ended in 1960, after which he did a five-year stint on My Three Sons (1960). Poor health forced his retirement.

1951

By 1951, when he contacted Lucille Ball about a part in her TV show I Love Lucy (1951), he had performed in over 100 films.

1932

He next moved to Broadway and then, in 1932, to Hollywood with Paramount.

1928

In early 1928, he was fired from the Broadway show 'She's My Baby' starring Beatrice Lillie for punching Clifton Webb in the nose.

1927

Four years later he formed a light comedy act with his new wife Edna Louise Broedt, "Frawley and Louise", touring the Orpheum and Keith circuits until they divorced in 1927.

1922

He said he introduced the classic song "(Nothing Could Be Finer Than to Be in) Carolina in the Morning" in the Broadway Musical Revue "The Passing Show of 1922", which ran at the Winter Garden Theater in New York September 20 - December 2, 1922. As of this writing (May 2008), this has not been positively confirmed, as he is not listed in the Internet Broadway Database as being a cast member of that show.

1912

In 1912, he was the first person to sing the classic 'My Melancholy Baby.' He was appearing at the Mozart Cafe in Denver, Colorado. He happened to visit a pub on Curtis Street, where he knew the proprietor. Knowing Bill was looking for a new song for his act, the proprietor directed him to the pub's back room, where George Norton and Ernie Burnett were in the process of composing 'My Melancholy Baby.' He introduced the song that very night at the Mozart Cafe. In the audience that night was writer Damon Runyon, well known for his drinking. After Frawley introduced the song, Runyan, drunk and maudlin, called out 'Get Frawley to sing 'Melancholy Baby'!' repeatedly throughout the rest of the evening. Bill sang many encores. The comedy staple of a drunk requesting 'My Melancholy Baby' actually has a basis in fact.

1910

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. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910.