Farr at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2012
Born
Jameel Joseph Farah
(1934-07-01) July 1, 1934 (age 89)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation(s)
Actor, comedian
Years active
1955–present
Known for
Playing Klinger on M*A*S*H
Spouse
Joy Ann Richards
(m. 1963)
Children
2
Military career
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
Special Services
Years of service
1957–1959
Website
jamiefarr.com (2006 archive)
Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for playing Corporal Klinger, a soldier who tried getting discharged from the army by cross-dressing, on the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H.[1][2][3][4] After M*A*S*H, Farr reprised the role of Klinger for AfterMASH and appeared both in small roles on popular shows such as The Love Boat and as a host or panelist on game shows including Battle of the Network Stars.[5][6][7][8] He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.[3][6]
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