Frank Fay Biography

Fast Facts

• Has received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
• His biography was included in Ronald L․ Smith's "Who's Who in Comedy" published in 1992
• In August 1928, he got married to actress Barbara Stanwyck
• Got his start in entertainment as a vaudeville performer
• Was best known for his performance in various musical films
• Was the highest-paid performer at the Palace Theater in New York during his time there, earning $17,500 a week
• Made his film debut in the 1929 film "The Show of Shows․"
• Once declared that he was the greatest comedian in the world when asked what his profession was during a court appearance, and defended his answer by reminding his attorney that he was under oath
• Was the original actor to portray the character Elwood P․ Dowd in the play "Harvey․"
• Was the model for the comedic routine of Jack Benny