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Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for playing Corporal Klinger, a soldier who tried getting discharged from the army by cross-dressing, on the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H.
Jamie Farr is a prolific character actor who played Cpl. Maxwell Q. Klinger on M*A*S*H (1972). He also appeared in many other shows and movies, such as The Cannonball Run, Scrooged, and The Cool Kids.
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- Alan Alda. The star of the show, both as Captain Hawkeye Pierce and later one of its chief creative forces, Alan Alda is still a big name in Hollywood at age 87.
- Loretta Swit. Another of the four stars to make it through all eleven seasons of "M*A*S*H," Loretta Swit played head nurse Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the show.
- Jamie Farr. One of the most distinct, memorable performances on "M*A*S*H" is that of Jamie Farr, who played the crossdressing Lebanese American corporal Maxwell Q. Klinger.
- Mike Farrell. When Wayne Rogers left "M*A*S*H" between its third and fourth seasons and took his "Trapper" John McIntyre character with him, it would have been fair for fans to have some trepidation about his replacement.
The final episode of 'M*A*S*H' aired 40 years ago. It's a show that had a lasting impact worldwide, especially here, thanks to Toledo's favorite son Jamie Farr.
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Jamie Farr is an American actor who played Klinger on M*A*S*H (1972) and appeared in many other shows and movies. Learn about his life, career, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
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- July 1, 1934
Apr 2, 2024 · Jamie Farr hails from Toledo, Ohio, and remains grounded in his hometown roots. At 89 years old, his work in Hollywood spans over half a century, which includes him as Klinger in M*A*S*H. His career started back in 1955 in The Blackboard Jungle which starred Glenn Ford and Sidney Poitier.
Feb 18, 2024 · Jamie Farr: A Superstar From a Forgotten Era Barely Anyone Remembers Today. Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Jamie Farr, an icon of the silver...
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