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Jamie Farr: Biography

Jamie Farr

Birth Name: Jameel Joseph Farah
Birth Place: Toledo, OH
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 07/01/1934, Cancer
Profession: Actor; soldier

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Jamie Farr Fast Facts:

Originally cast for one episode as cross-dressing Cpl. Klinger on the first season of M*A*S*H, but the character proved to be so popular that his stay was extended, and he became a series regular by the third season.
Inspiration for Klinger's female attire came from comic Lenny Bruce's bit about dressing in a woman's uniform to get out of military service.
Was drafted and served in Japan and Korea with the U.S. Army from 1957 to '59, but returned to show business afterward under the guidance of friend and comedy legend Red Skelton.
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.
Made Broadway debut as Nathan Detroit in a revival of Guys and Dolls at age 60.
Authored two books: Just Farr Fun (1994), a memoir; and Hababy's Christmas Eve (2003), a children's book cowritten with his wife, Joy, and based on a story his Klinger character told about a family of camels who took the Three Wise Men to witness the birth of Jesus.
Is an avid golfer; in 1984, began hosting the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, an Ohio LPGA tour event that has raised millions for charity.

Jamie Farr Relationships:
Joy - Wife
Jonas - Son
Yvonne - Daughter
Samuel - Father
Jamelia - Mother
Yvonne - Sister
College:
Attended Pasadena Playhouse, Pasadena, CA

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A Grandpa for Christmas, Jamie Farr Hallmark Channel

A Grandpa for Christmas, Jamie Farr, Ernest Borgnine, Richard Libertini, Katherine Helmond Hallmark Channel

A Grandpa for Christmas - Richard Libertini, Tracy Nelson, Katherine Helmond, Jamie Farr, Quinn Redeker, Juliette Goglia, Ernest Borgnine Hallmark Channel

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