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William Clement Frawley (February 26, 1887 – March 3, 1966) was an American Vaudevillian and actor best known for playing landlord Fred Mertz in the sitcom I Love Lucy.
William Frawley was an American actor who starred in I Love Lucy (1951) as Fred Mertz and My Three Sons (1960) as Bub O'Casey. He also appeared in over 100 films, including Miracle on 34th Street (1947) and The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941).
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- Burlington, Iowa, USA
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Learn about the life and career of William Frawley, the actor who played Fred Mertz in I Love Lucy (1951) and My Three Sons (1960). Find out his birth and death dates, family, trivia, quotes, and more.
- February 26, 1887
- March 3, 1966
Oct 8, 2020 · William Frawley, who played Bub on My Three Sons, died of a heart attack in 1966 after being fired from the show due to his health and alcoholism. Bub left the show in Season 5 to go to Ireland and was replaced by his brother Charley.
Jun 25, 2019 · William Frawley’s death may have come as a shock and heartbreak to many, but some of those who knew his lousy character celebrated his demise, including his on-screen wife in “I Love Lucy.”
Feb 27, 2012 · On March 3, 1966, 79-year-old William Frawley died of a heart attack while walking home from a movie. According to Hollywood lore, when Vance heard the news of his death, she shouted,...
Mar 8, 2024 · Learn about the life and career of William Frawley, the actor who played Fred Mertz and Bub O'Casey on classic TV sitcoms. From vaudeville to Broadway to Hollywood, he was a versatile and curmudgeonly performer.
