William Clement Frawley (February 26, 1887 – March 3, 1966) was an American vaudevillian and actor best known for playing landlord Fred Mertz in the sitcom I Love Lucy.

Frederick Hobart Mertz, played by William Frawley, is a fictional character in the 1950s American sitcom I Love Lucy. Fred was born and raised on a farm in the Midwest; in one episode, Ethel …

2022年7月20日 · Fred Mertz is best described with words like curmudgeonly and cranky, but according to those who had to work with William Frawley, Mertz was basically a subdued …

His Fred Mertz role lasted until the show ended in 1960, after which he did a five-year stint on My Three Sons (1960). Poor health forced his retirement. He collapsed of a heart attack on March …

2012年2月27日 · The man who achieved television immortality as Fred Mertz on I Love Lucy was born in Burlington, Iowa, on February 26, 1887. As a young boy, William Clement Frawley …

2024年1月16日 · The sad story of the actor who played Fred Mertz, William Frawley, is a reminder for people today, those suffering from addiction, and those who know someone in …

2022年2月2日 · William Frawley, best known for playing Fred Mertz on 'I Love Lucy,' appeared in more than 100 movies. Take an exclusive look at his career.

Frederick Hobaart "Fred" Mertz also known as Fred better known for calling Rick "Ricky Ricardo" was born in Steubenville, Ohio, perhaps around 1888, although his birthday is never actually …

Fred Mertz is a character on I Love Lucy, The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour, and other media. He was played by William Frawley. Fred was born in Steubenville, Ohio, to an Irish family, and he lived …

Former vaudevillian William Frawley is known worldwide as Fred Mertz, the skinflint landlord and friend of the Ricardos, on the perpetually repeated classic TV sitcom "I Love Lucy" (CBS,...