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 One of the most prolific character actors of his time starting with his role of Santini in the Blackboard Jungle (1955). Since then has appeared in iconic shows as the Twilight Zone, the Red Skelton Hour, the Dick Van Dyke Show, the Danny Kaye Show, Hazel, My Three Sons, Ben Casey, The Lucy Show, I Dream of Jeannie, The Andy Griffith Show, My Favorite Martian, F Troop, Get Smart. Gomer Pyle, The Flying Nun, The Blue Knight, Barnaby Jones, The Love Boat, Diagnosis Murder and of course M*A*S*H.
Bio:
One of the most prolific character actors of his time starting with his role of Santini in the Blackboard Jungle (1955). Since then has appeared in iconic shows as the Twilight Zone, the Red Skelton Hour, the Dick Van Dyke Show, the Danny Kaye Show, Hazel, My Three Sons, Ben Casey, The Lucy Show, I Dream of Jeannie, The Andy Griffith Show, My Favorite Martian, F Troop, Get Smart. Gomer Pyle, The Flying Nun, The Blue Knight, Barnaby Jones, The Love Boat, Diagnosis Murder and of course M*A*S*H.
Tivia:
In the later years of M*A*S*H (1972), especially after he took on the role of company clerk when "Radar" (Gary Burghoff) left, he stopped his recurring gag of wearing women's clothes because he didn't want his children being teased about it growing up.Was one of two cast members of the original M*A*S*H (1972) television cast to have actually served in the armed forces in Korea; Farr's tour of duty came in the years after the war. Alan Alda served a six-month tour as a gunnery officer in Korea. In addition, the dogtags Farr wore on the M*A*S*H (1972) set were actually his issued set from his time in the army.His M*A*S*H (1972) character was originally only supposed to be on one episode, but he proved so popular that he returned as a day player, and was finally given a contract in the third season.Thought at first the women's wardrobe in his dressing room meant he would be sharing the room with a woman, but was surprised to learn otherwise. Not wanting to play a cross-dresser in the typical girlish way, he suggested to the producers that his character be manly, but crazy, thinking his clothes and other quirks were normal. The unusual spin worked.Worked as a deliveryman for a lithograph company, a post office clerk, an army-surplus store clerk, an airline reservations clerk and an employee at a chinchilla ranch.As of 2005, he was on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Professional Advisory Board.Graduated from Woodward High School with honors and was named most outstanding student. In addition to writing and acting in two variety shows, he was a member of the Drama Society, class president for three years, feature editor of the school newspaper, president of the radio class, manager of the football and basketball teams and a member of the varsity tennis team.Since the early 1990s, he has battled severe rheumatoid arthritis in his hands.Best remembered by the public for his role as Corporal (later Sergeant) Maxwell Q. Klinger on the sitcom M*A*S*H (1972).Was in attendance at the "Miracle on Ice" game between the United States and the USSR at the Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. He said that there was a ticket available, but he ended up on the Russian side surrounded by Soviet dignitaries.Has an LPGA tournament named in his honor, the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (formerly the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic).Only son of Samuel, a Lebanese meat cutter and grocer, and Jamelia Farah, a seamstress.As of the passing of William Christopher on December 31, 2016, Farr is the oldest living M*A*S*H (1972) regular cast member.Acting mentee of Danny Thomas and Harry Morgan.Mentioned by 'Weird Al' Yankovic in the lyrics of the track, "Everything You Know is Wrong", on his album "Bad Hair Day" (1996).With the encouragement of Danny Thomas, he chose to become an actor.Danny Thomas was said to be his mentor, and had a lot in common with his family.Endorsed the Mars candy bar in the early 1980s.Father of son, Jonas Farr, and daughter, Yvonne Farr.Has an older sister, Yvonne Farah.Attended the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California.Had done television commercials in the late 1970s for Nabisco Triscuits, where he would exclaim "oooo hot, hot, hot!" after taking them out of the oven.Made his film debut in Blackboard Jungle (1955), as did Vic Morrow, Rafael Campos and James Drury.Sir Michael Caine, Clint Eastwood, Leonard Nimoy and Jamie Farr all fought in Korea.In the 1990s Jamie and William Christopher starred together in a touring production of Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple". The tour manager would ask theater staff to not make references to the Klinger character or make jokes about cross-dressing as Jamie was trying to move on in his acting career.Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 154. New York: Facts on File (1992). ISBN 0816023387.Grandfather of Dorian.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 1547 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on April 10, 1985.Bears a startling resemblance to Al Nesor. |
| Name: |
Jamie Farr |
Type: |
Actor,Writer,Director (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:59:20 |
| Height: |
5' 8' (1.73 m) |
| Biography: |
One of the most prolific character actors of his time starting with his role of Santini in the Blackboard Jungle (1955). Since then has appeared in iconic shows as the Twilight Zone, the Red Skelton Hour, the Dick Van Dyke Show, the Danny Kaye Show, |
| Trivia: |
In the later years of M*A*S*H (1972), especially after he took on the role of company clerk when "Radar" (Gary Burghoff) left, he stopped his recurring gag of wearing women's clothes because he didn't want his children being teased about it growing up.Was one of two cast members of the original M*A*S*H (1972) television cast to have actually served in the armed forces in Korea; Farr's tour of duty came in the years after the war. Alan Alda served a six-month tour as a gunnery officer in Korea. In addition, the dogtags Farr wore on the M*A*S*H (1972) set were actually his issued set from his time in the army.His M*A*S*H (1972) character was originally only supposed to be on one episode, but he proved so popular that he returned as a day player, and was finally given a contract in the third season.Thought at first the women's wardrobe in his dressing room meant he would be sharing the room with a woman, but was surprised to learn otherwise. Not wanting to play a cross-dresser in the typical girlish way, he suggested to the producers that his character be manly, but crazy, thinking his clothes and other quirks were normal. The unusual spin worked.Worked as a deliveryman for a lithograph company, a post office clerk, an army-surplus store clerk, an airline reservations clerk and an employee at a chinchilla ranch.As of 2005, he was on the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Professional Advisory Board.Graduated from Woodward High School with honors and was named most outstanding student. In addition to writing and acting in two variety shows, he was a member of the Drama Society, class president for three years, feature editor of the school newspaper, president of the radio class, manager of the football and basketball teams and a member of the varsity tennis team.Since the early 1990s, he has battled severe rheumatoid arthritis in his hands.Best remembered by the public for his role as Corporal (later Sergeant) Maxwell Q. Klinger on the sitcom M*A*S*H (1972).Was in attendance at the "Miracle on Ice" game between the United States and the USSR at the Olympics in Lake Placid, N.Y. He said that there was a ticket available, but he ended up on the Russian side surrounded by Soviet dignitaries.Has an LPGA tournament named in his honor, the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic (formerly the Jamie Farr Kroger Classic).Only son of Samuel, a Lebanese meat cutter and grocer, and Jamelia Farah, a seamstress.As of the passing of William Christopher on December 31, 2016, Farr is the oldest living M*A*S*H (1972) regular cast member.Acting mentee of Danny Thomas and Harry Morgan.Mentioned by 'Weird Al' Yankovic in the lyrics of the track, "Everything You Know is Wrong", on his album "Bad Hair Day" (1996).With the encouragement of Danny Thomas, he chose to become an actor.Danny Thomas was said to be his mentor, and had a lot in common with his family.Endorsed the Mars candy bar in the early 1980s.Father of son, Jonas Farr, and daughter, Yvonne Farr.Has an older sister, Yvonne Farah.Attended the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California.Had done television commercials in the late 1970s for Nabisco Triscuits, where he would exclaim "oooo hot, hot, hot!" after taking them out of the oven.Made his film debut in Blackboard Jungle (1955), as did Vic Morrow, Rafael Campos and James Drury.Sir Michael Caine, Clint Eastwood, Leonard Nimoy and Jamie Farr all fought in Korea.In the 1990s Jamie and William Christopher starred together in a touring production of Neil Simon's play "The Odd Couple". The tour manager would ask theater staff to not make references to the Klinger character or make jokes about cross-dressing as Jamie was trying to move on in his acting career.Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith, pg. 154. New York: Facts on File (1992). ISBN 0816023387.Grandfather of Dorian.He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 1547 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on April 10, 1985.Bears a startling resemblance to Al Nesor. |
| Trademarks: |
His nose. (Frequently the subject of many jokes on M*A*S*H (1972). In one episode Klinger says his nose even has its own serial number).
Thick, nasally voice. |
| Quotes: |
The benefits from stardom as Klinger outweigh any setbacks. It's a double-edged sword. What makes you famous is what interferes with getting other roles. But there are things that never would have happened without M*A*S*H (1972). There certainly would be no Jamie Farr Kroger Golf Classic.
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[on playing himself with Rodney Dangerfield in a special] I gave a line reading, and he turned to me and said, "No, you wouldn't say it that way".
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[on doing theater] When you leave the theater, you didn't see Klinger, you saw George Burns or you saw Applegate.
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[on life after M*A*S*H (1972)] It's a difficult thing to overcome, but I've been quite fortunate. I haven't been out of work, literally since "M*A*S*H" went out of production.
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[on the death of his professional on- and off-screen chemistry with Harry Morgan, who played Col. Sherman Potter]: Harry was very special to all of us cast members. Not only was he a wonderful performer that made such a difference ... he was a dear friend to every cast member. He was absolutely a pixie, a gremlin as mischievous as all get out. You couldn't be around Harry for very long without wanting to embrace him and I think our Lord will feel the same way. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Writer,Director |
| Others works: |
TV commercial for Old Navy Stores (1996)
(1993 - 1995) "Guys and Dolls" as Nathan Detroit at the Martin Beck Theatre, Broadway, New York, New York.
(broadway) "Lend me a Tenor" as Ali Hakim
Founder of the annual LPGA Jamie Farr Tole |
| Spouse: |
Joy Ann Richards (February 16, 1963 - present) (2 children) |
| Children: |
Jonas FarahYvonne Farah |
| Parents: |
Jamelia M. Farah
Samuel N. Farah |
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