Jamie Farr
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. After M*A*S*H, Farr reprised the role of Klinger for AfterMASH and appeared both in small roles on popular shows such as The Love Boat and as a host or panelist on game shows including Battle of the Network Stars. He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.
Jamie Farr | |
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Farr at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2012 | |
| Born | Jameel Joseph Farah July 1, 1934 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1955–present |
| Known for | Playing Klinger on M*A*S*H |
| Spouse |
Joy Ann Richards (m. 1963) |
| Children | 2 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Special Services |
| Years of service | 1957–1959 |
| Website | jamiefarr.com (2006 archive) |
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