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William Demarest was born on February 27, 1892 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States and was credited as a film actor, stage actor and television actor. William Demarest died on December 28, 1983 at the age of 91. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
William Demarest is my favorite kind of actor: the character man who could steal a scene yet never abandoned the texture of a supporting role. His work in Preston Sturges's screwball comedies is sharp and gloriously gruff, and then late in life he became a household face as Uncle Charley on My Three Sons. That span, from 1930s film to 1970s television, makes him a living thread through the history of American entertainment. I value performers who hold a whole picture together from the margins far more than I value flash, and his star on the Walk of Fame is well earned.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- William Demarest
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィリアム・デマレスト
- Reading
- うぃりあむ・でまれすと
- Born
- February 27, 1892 – December 28, 1983
- Origin
- Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dragon
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was William Demarest born?
Born February 27, 1892.
When did William Demarest die?
Died December 28, 1983, aged 91.
Where was William Demarest from?
William Demarest was from Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States.
What did William Demarest do?
William Demarest worked as film actor, stage actor, television actor, actor.
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