Red Skelton
American comedian (1913–1997)
Richard Bernard Eheart (professionally known as Red Skelton) (July 18, 1913 – September 17, 1997) was an American entertainer. He was best known for his national radio and television acts between 1937 and 1971 and as host of the television program The Red Skelton Show.
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| Born | Richard Red Skelton[1] July 18, 1913 Vincennes, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 1997 (aged 84) |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1923–1993 |
| Spouses | Edna Marie Stillwell
(m. 1931; div. 1943)Georgia Davis
(m. 1945; div. 1971)Lothian Toland (m. 1973) |
| Children | 2 |
Skelton died in Rancho Mirage, California from pneumonia, aged 84.
References
change- ↑ Hyatt 2004, p. 6.
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