| Birth: | Jul. 18, 1913 | | Death: | Sep. 17, 1997 | 
Actor, Comedian. As a vaudevillian, member of the MGM pantheon of film stars and then a television pioneer, he parlayed his comedic genius and gentle, if sometimes lonely, soul into a legendary career spanning seven decades, and had a talent for characterization, whether in film ("The Fuller Brush Man") or television (“San Fernando Red,” “Freddie the Freeloader,” “Clem Kadiddlehopper.”) Born in 1913, two months after the death of his father, he was an icon on television for 20 years after debuting in 1951, placing in the ratings top 10 eight times. In later years, his artistic work (usually paintings of clowns) fetched millions. He was married three times, contributed greatly to worthy causes and died a year and a half after his genius and contributions were recognized at the 1996 Academy Awards ceremonies, where he was presented with the Governor's Award. (bio by: Portia)
Search Amazon for Red Skelton | | | Burial:
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Glendale
Los Angeles County
California, USA
Plot: Great Masoleum, Sanctuary of Benediction, private room, left side |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jan 01, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 2189 |
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god bless for all the laugh we got out of you you was one good person love to make people laughmiss you
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rosa ariyana
Added: Nov. 27, 2009 |
I still laugh to the old time radio shows of Junior The Mean Widdle Kid! Amazing how one man's legacy can still make me laugh, smile and still enjoy life today and everyday. I miss his style of wholesome entertainment because we certainly don't have it ...(Read more)
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Jen
Added: Nov. 26, 2009 |
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MarBella
Added: Nov. 24, 2009 |
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