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My Take
Jamie Farr earns my deep respect for turning Corporal Klinger into something more than a gag. The cross-dressing soldier desperately seeking discharge could have been a one-note joke, but Farr played him with a humanity that made you root for the guy. Born Jameel Joseph Farah in Toledo to Lebanese roots, he climbed from a state university to a Hollywood star and an Ellis Island Medal of Honor. I love performers who win audiences through warmth rather than flash, and Farr is exactly that breed. His longevity isn't an accident; it's the reward for craft, heart, and a refusal to take himself too seriously.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jamie Farr
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェイミー・ファー
- Reading
- じぇいみー・ふぁー
- Born
- July 1, 1934 (age 92)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Origin
- Toledo, Ohio, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / stage actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Woodward High School
- University
- University of Toledo
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.jamiefarr.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie%20Farr
Frequently asked questions
When was Jamie Farr born?
Born July 1, 1934 (age 92).
Where is Jamie Farr from?
Jamie Farr is from Toledo, Ohio, United States.
What does Jamie Farr do?
Jamie Farr works as comedian, stage actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.