Frank Fay

Birth Name:

Francis Anthony Donner

Birth Place:

San Francisco, California, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer

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 model for the comedic routine of Jack Benny
Was the original actor to portray the character Elwood P․ Dowd in the play "Harvey․"

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