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W. C. Fields
American comedian, actor, juggler and writer (1880–1946)
For the American Southern Baptist minister, see Wilmer Clemont Fields.
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| Born | William Claude Dukenfield (1880-01-29)January 29, 1880 Darby, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | December 25, 1946(1946-12-25) (aged 66) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1898–1946 |
| Spouse | Harriet Hughes (m. 1900) |
| Partner(s) | Bessie Poole (1916–1926) Carlotta Monti (1933–1946; his death) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | wcfields.com |
William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880[1] – December 25, 1946), better known as W.
C. Fields, was an American actor, comedian, juggler and writer.[2]
Fields's career