William Frawley

William Frawley

William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. His first job was as a stenographer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910. Four years later he formed a light comedy act with his new wife Edna Louise Broedt, "Frawley and Louise", touring the Orpheum and Keith circuits until they divorced in 1927. He next moved to Broadway and then, in 1932, to Hollywood with Paramount. By 1951, when he contacted Lucille Ball about a part in her TV show I Love Lucy (1951), he had performed in over 100 films. His Fred Mertz role lasted until the show ended in 1960, after which he did a five-year stint on My Three Sons (1960). Poor health forced his retirement. He collapsed of a heart attack on March 3, 1966, aged 79, walking along Hollywood Boulevard after seeing a movie. He is buried in San Fernando Mission Cemetery.
Known For: Acting
Birthday: 1887-02-25
Place of Birth: Burlington, Iowa, USA
Also Known As: Bill Frawley, William Clement Frawley

Movies List of William Frawley

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Blondie in Society

1941 Movie
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Blondie's Anniversary

1947 Movie
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Blondie's Hero

1950 Movie
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Lady on a Train

1945 Movie
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The Fighting Seabees

1944 Movie
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Roberta

1935 Movie
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The Lemon Drop Kid

1951 Movie
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Red Light

1949 Movie
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Welcome Home

1935 Movie
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Rancho Notorious

1952 Movie
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Rhubarb

1951 Movie
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The Babe Ruth Story

1948 Movie
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Gentleman Jim

1942 Movie
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Mad About Music

1938 Movie
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Footsteps in the Dark

1941 Movie
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The Crime Doctor

1934 Movie
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Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye

1950 Movie
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The Inner Circle

1946 Movie
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Rose Bowl

1936 Movie
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Professor Beware

1938 Movie
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Whistling in Brooklyn

1943 Movie
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Double or Nothing

1937 Movie
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Roxie Hart

1942 Movie
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Desire

1936 Movie
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The Virginian

1946 Movie
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Mother Wore Tights

1947 Movie
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Rhythm on the River

1940 Movie
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Golden Gloves

1940 Movie
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Strike Me Pink

1936 Movie
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The Dirty Look

1954 Movie
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Alibi Ike

1935 Movie
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Safe at Home!

1962 Movie
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Here Is My Heart

1934 Movie
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Pretty Baby

1950 Movie
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Ventriloquist

1927 Movie
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Bolero

1934 Movie
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Chicken Every Sunday

1949 Movie
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Blossoms On Broadway

1937 Movie
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Shoot the Works

1934 Movie
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Moonlight in Havana

1942 Movie
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Sons of the Legion

1938 Movie
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The Witching Hour

1934 Movie
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Three Married Men

1936 Movie
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College Scandal

1935 Movie
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Dancing on a Dime

1940 Movie
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Car 99

1935 Movie
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Wildcat

1942 Movie
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F-Man

1936 Movie
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The Bride Came C.O.D.

1941 Movie
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My Wild Irish Rose

1947 Movie
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Cracked Nuts

1941 Movie
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Down to Earth

1947 Movie
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Those Were the Days!

1940 Movie
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Grand Jury Secrets

1939 Movie
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The Farmer's Daughter

1940 Movie
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Gangs Of The City

1941 Movie
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Untamed

1940 Movie
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Hell and High Water

1933 Movie
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Going My Way

1944 Movie
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Rendezvous with Annie

1946 Movie
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It's a Great Life

1935 Movie
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Treat 'Em Rough

1942 Movie
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Monsieur Verdoux

1947 Movie
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Harmony Lane

1935 Movie
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Stop, Look and Love

1939 Movie
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Ambush

1939 Movie
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Persons in Hiding

1939 Movie
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Touchdown, Army

1938 Movie
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The Quarterback

1940 Movie
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Give Out, Sisters

1942 Movie
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Larceny with Music

1943 Movie
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St. Louis Blues

1939 Movie
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East Side, West Side

1949 Movie
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Home in San Antone

1949 Movie
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Good Sam

1948 Movie
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Lake Placid Serenade

1944 Movie
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Kill the Umpire

1950 Movie
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The Lemon Drop Kid

1934 Movie
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Sandy Gets Her Man

1940 Movie
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The Yankee Doodler

1942 Movie
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Night Work

1939 Movie
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Ex-Champ

1939 Movie
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Ziegfeld Follies

1945 Movie
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Opened by Mistake

1940 Movie
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Hold 'Em Yale

1935 Movie
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Ship Cafe

1935 Movie