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Jamie Farr

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Originally cast for one episode as cross-dressing Cpl. Klinger on the first season of M*A*S*H ("Chief Surgeon Who?"; October 8, 1972), but the character proved to be so popular that his stay was extended, and Farr 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 1957-59, 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, and since 1984 has hosted the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic, an Ohio LPGA tour event that has raised more than $6 million for charity.