Portrait of William Frawley

William Frawley

Bio: William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St
Born: Fri, Feb 25 1887
Birthplace: Burlington, Iowa, USA

Death: Thu, Mar 03 1966
William Frawley is 79 years old
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Poster of I Love Lucy Christmas Special
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
William Frawley would have been no older than 79 in I Love Lucy Christmas Special as 'Fred Mertz'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of Safe at Home!
Safe at Home!
William Frawley was 75 in Safe at Home! as 'Bill Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1962
Poster of Lucy's Really Lost Moments
Lucy's Really Lost Moments
William Frawley was 68 in Lucy's Really Lost Moments as 'Fred Mertz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of The Dirty Look
The Dirty Look
William Frawley was 66 in The Dirty Look
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1954
Poster of I Love Lucy: The Movie
I Love Lucy: The Movie
William Frawley was 65 in I Love Lucy: The Movie as 'Fred Mertz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Rancho Notorious
Rancho Notorious
William Frawley was 65 in Rancho Notorious as 'Baldy Gunder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1952
Poster of Rhubarb
Rhubarb
William Frawley was 64 in Rhubarb as 'Len Sickles'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 29 1951
Poster of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
William Frawley was 64 in Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man as 'Det. Roberts'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 12 1951
Poster of The Lemon Drop Kid
The Lemon Drop Kid
William Frawley was 64 in The Lemon Drop Kid as 'Gloomy Willie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 02 1951
Poster of Pretty Baby
Pretty Baby
William Frawley was 63 in Pretty Baby as 'Corcoran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1950
Poster of Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
William Frawley was 63 in Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye as 'Byers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of Kill the Umpire
Kill the Umpire
William Frawley was 63 in Kill the Umpire as 'Jimmy O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 27 1950
Poster of Blondie's Hero
Blondie's Hero
William Frawley was 63 in Blondie's Hero as 'Marty Greer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1950
Poster of East Side, West Side
East Side, West Side
William Frawley was 62 in East Side, West Side as 'Bill the Bartender'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1949
Poster of The Lady Takes a Sailor
The Lady Takes a Sailor
William Frawley was 62 in The Lady Takes a Sailor as 'Oliver Harker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 1949
Poster of Red Light
Red Light
William Frawley was 62 in Red Light as 'Hotel Night Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of The Lone Wolf and His Lady
The Lone Wolf and His Lady
William Frawley was 62 in The Lone Wolf and His Lady as 'Inspector Crane'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1949
Poster of Home in San Antone
Home in San Antone
William Frawley was 62 in Home in San Antone as 'O'Fleery'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 14 1949
Poster of Chicken Every Sunday
Chicken Every Sunday
William Frawley was 61 in Chicken Every Sunday as 'George Kirby'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1949
Poster of The Girl from Manhattan
The Girl from Manhattan
William Frawley was 61 in The Girl from Manhattan as 'Mr. Bernouti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1948
Poster of Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
William Frawley was 61 in Joe Palooka in Winner Take All as 'Knobby Walsh'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1948
Poster of The Babe Ruth Story
The Babe Ruth Story
William Frawley was 61 in The Babe Ruth Story as 'Jack Dunn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 16 1948
Poster of Good Sam
Good Sam
William Frawley was 61 in Good Sam as 'Tom'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1948
Poster of Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
William Frawley was 61 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Agent'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of My Wild Irish Rose
My Wild Irish Rose
William Frawley was 60 in My Wild Irish Rose as 'William Scanlon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947
Poster of Blondie's Anniversary
Blondie's Anniversary
William Frawley was 60 in Blondie's Anniversary as 'Sharkey the Loen Shark'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1947
Poster of Monsieur Verdoux
Monsieur Verdoux
William Frawley was 60 in Monsieur Verdoux as 'Jean La Salle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1947
Poster of Down to Earth
Down to Earth
William Frawley was 60 in Down to Earth as 'Police Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1947
Poster of Mother Wore Tights
Mother Wore Tights
William Frawley was 60 in Mother Wore Tights as 'Mr. Schneider'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1947
Poster of I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
William Frawley was 60 in I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now as 'Jim Mason'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 1947
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
William Frawley was 60 in Miracle on 34th Street as 'Charlie Halloran'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1947
Poster of Crime Doctor's Man Hunt
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt
William Frawley was 59 in Crime Doctor's Man Hunt as 'Police Inspector Harry B. Manning'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 24 1946
Poster of The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle
William Frawley was 59 in The Inner Circle as 'Det. Lt. Webb'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 07 1946
Poster of Rendezvous with Annie
Rendezvous with Annie
William Frawley was 59 in Rendezvous with Annie as 'General Trent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 22 1946
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
William Frawley was 59 in The Virginian as 'Honey Wiggen'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1946
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
William Frawley was 58 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Martin (segment "A Sweepstakes Ticket")'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Lady on a Train
Lady on a Train
William Frawley was 58 in Lady on a Train as 'Desk Sgt. Brennan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1945
Poster of Hitchhike to Happiness
Hitchhike to Happiness
William Frawley was 58 in Hitchhike to Happiness as 'Sandy Hill'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 16 1945
Poster of Flame of Barbary Coast
Flame of Barbary Coast
William Frawley was 58 in Flame of Barbary Coast as 'Wolf Wylie'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 1945
Poster of Lake Placid Serenade
Lake Placid Serenade
William Frawley was 57 in Lake Placid Serenade as 'Jiggers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1944
Poster of The Fighting Seabees
The Fighting Seabees
William Frawley was 56 in The Fighting Seabees as 'Eddie Powers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 1944
Poster of Going My Way
Going My Way
William Frawley was 56 in Going My Way as 'Max Dolan (Publicher)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Whistling in Brooklyn
Whistling in Brooklyn
William Frawley was 56 in Whistling in Brooklyn as 'Detective Ramsey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of Larceny with Music
Larceny with Music
William Frawley was 56 in Larceny with Music as 'Mike Simms'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1943
Poster of We've Never Been Licked
We've Never Been Licked
William Frawley was 56 in We've Never Been Licked as 'Traveling Salesman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943
Poster of Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
William Frawley was 55 in Gentleman Jim as 'Billy Delaney'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1942
Poster of The Yankee Doodler
The Yankee Doodler
William Frawley was 55 in The Yankee Doodler
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1942
Poster of Moonlight in Havana
Moonlight in Havana
William Frawley was 55 in Moonlight in Havana as 'Barney Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1942
Poster of Wildcat
Wildcat
William Frawley was 55 in Wildcat as 'Oliver Westbrook'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1942
Poster of Give Out, Sisters
Give Out, Sisters
William Frawley was 55 in Give Out, Sisters as 'Harrison'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1942
Poster of It Happened in Flatbush
It Happened in Flatbush
William Frawley was 55 in It Happened in Flatbush as 'Sam Sloan'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1942
Poster of Roxie Hart
Roxie Hart
William Frawley was 54 in Roxie Hart as 'O'Malley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1942
Poster of Treat 'Em Rough
Treat 'Em Rough
William Frawley was 54 in Treat 'Em Rough as ''Hotfoot''.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1942
Poster of Gangs Of The City
Gangs Of The City
William Frawley was 54 in Gangs Of The City as 'Bang'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 30 1941
Poster of Blondie in Society
Blondie in Society
William Frawley was 54 in Blondie in Society as 'Waldo Pincus'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 1941
Poster of The Bride Came C.O.D.
The Bride Came C.O.D.
William Frawley was 54 in The Bride Came C.O.D. as 'Sheriff McGee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1941
Poster of Cracked Nuts
Cracked Nuts
William Frawley was 54 in Cracked Nuts as 'James Mitchell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1941
Poster of Footsteps in the Dark
Footsteps in the Dark
William Frawley was 54 in Footsteps in the Dark as 'Det. 'Hoppy' Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 08 1941
Poster of Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga
Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga
William Frawley was 53 in Six Lessons From Madame La Zonga as 'Chauncey Beheegan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1941
Poster of One Night in the Tropics
One Night in the Tropics
William Frawley was 53 in One Night in the Tropics as 'Roscoe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1940
Poster of Sandy Gets Her Man
Sandy Gets Her Man
William Frawley was 53 in Sandy Gets Her Man as 'Police Chief J. A. O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 08 1940
Poster of Dancing on a Dime
Dancing on a Dime
William Frawley was 53 in Dancing on a Dime as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1940
Poster of The Quarterback
The Quarterback
William Frawley was 53 in The Quarterback as 'Coach'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1940
Poster of Rhythm on the River
Rhythm on the River
William Frawley was 53 in Rhythm on the River as 'Mr. Westlake'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 28 1940
Poster of Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves
William Frawley was 53 in Golden Gloves as 'Emory Balzar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1940
Poster of Untamed
Untamed
William Frawley was 53 in Untamed as 'Les Woodbury'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1940
Poster of Those Were the Days!
Those Were the Days!
William Frawley was 53 in Those Were the Days! as 'Prisoner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1940
Poster of Opened by Mistake
Opened by Mistake
William Frawley was 53 in Opened by Mistake as 'Matt Kingsley'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940
Poster of The Farmer's Daughter
The Farmer's Daughter
William Frawley was 53 in The Farmer's Daughter as 'Scoop Trimble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1940
Poster of Stop, Look and Love
Stop, Look and Love
William Frawley was 52 in Stop, Look and Love as 'Joe Haller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1939
Poster of Night Work
Night Work
William Frawley was 52 in Night Work as 'Bruiser Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1939
Poster of Grand Jury Secrets
Grand Jury Secrets
William Frawley was 52 in Grand Jury Secrets as 'Bright Eyes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Ex-Champ
Ex-Champ
William Frawley was 52 in Ex-Champ as 'Mushy Harrington'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 11 1939
Poster of Rose of Washington Square
Rose of Washington Square
William Frawley was 52 in Rose of Washington Square as 'Harry Long'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1939
Poster of Persons in Hiding
Persons in Hiding
William Frawley was 51 in Persons in Hiding as 'Alec Inglis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
William Frawley was 51 in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as 'The 'Duke''.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
William Frawley was 51 in St. Louis Blues as 'Major Martingale'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939
Poster of Ambush
Ambush
William Frawley was 51 in Ambush as 'Inspector J.L. Weber'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 1939
Poster of Sons of the Legion
Sons of the Legion
William Frawley was 51 in Sons of the Legion as 'Uncle Willie Lee'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1938
Poster of Touchdown, Army
Touchdown, Army
William Frawley was 51 in Touchdown, Army as 'Jack Heffernan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1938
Poster of Professor Beware
Professor Beware
William Frawley was 51 in Professor Beware as 'Snoop Donlan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1938
Poster of Mad About Music
Mad About Music
William Frawley was 51 in Mad About Music as 'Dusty Turner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 27 1938
Poster of Blossoms On Broadway
Blossoms On Broadway
William Frawley was 50 in Blossoms On Broadway as 'Francis X. Rush'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1937
Poster of Something to Sing About
Something to Sing About
William Frawley was 50 in Something to Sing About as 'Hank Mayers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 30 1937
Poster of Double or Nothing
Double or Nothing
William Frawley was 50 in Double or Nothing as 'John Pederson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1937
Poster of High, Wide and Handsome
High, Wide and Handsome
William Frawley was 50 in High, Wide and Handsome as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937
Poster of Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl
William Frawley was 49 in Rose Bowl as ''Soapy' Moreland'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1936
Poster of The General Died at Dawn
The General Died at Dawn
William Frawley was 49 in The General Died at Dawn as 'Brighton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 17 1936
Poster of Three Married Men
Three Married Men
William Frawley was 49 in Three Married Men as 'Bill Mullins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1936
Poster of The Princess Comes Across
The Princess Comes Across
William Frawley was 49 in The Princess Comes Across as 'Benton'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1936
Poster of F-Man
F-Man
William Frawley was 49 in F-Man as 'Detective Rogan'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1936
Poster of Desire
Desire
William Frawley was 49 in Desire as 'Mr. Gibson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 11 1936
Poster of Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink
William Frawley was 48 in Strike Me Pink as 'Mr. Copple'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1936
Poster of Ship Cafe
Ship Cafe
William Frawley was 48 in Ship Cafe as 'Briney O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1935
Poster of Harmony Lane
Harmony Lane
William Frawley was 48 in Harmony Lane as 'Edwin P. 'Ed' Christy'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1935
Poster of It's a Great Life
It's a Great Life
William Frawley was 48 in It's a Great Life as 'Lt. McNulty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1935
Poster of Welcome Home
Welcome Home
William Frawley was 48 in Welcome Home as 'Painless'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of College Scandal
College Scandal
William Frawley was 48 in College Scandal as 'Chief of Police Magoun'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1935
Poster of Alibi Ike
Alibi Ike
William Frawley was 48 in Alibi Ike as 'Cap'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of Hold 'Em Yale
Hold 'Em Yale
William Frawley was 48 in Hold 'Em Yale as 'Sunshine Joe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1935
Poster of Roberta
Roberta
William Frawley was 48 in Roberta as 'Bartender'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1935
Poster of Car 99
Car 99
William Frawley was 48 in Car 99 as 'Training Sgt. Barrel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1935
Poster of Here Is My Heart
Here Is My Heart
William Frawley was 47 in Here Is My Heart as 'James Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of The Lemon Drop Kid
The Lemon Drop Kid
William Frawley was 47 in The Lemon Drop Kid as 'William Dunhill aka The Professor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 1934
Poster of Shoot the Works
Shoot the Works
William Frawley was 47 in Shoot the Works as 'Larry Hale'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1934
Poster of The Witching Hour
The Witching Hour
William Frawley was 47 in The Witching Hour as 'Jury Foreman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 1934
Poster of The Crime Doctor
The Crime Doctor
William Frawley was 47 in The Crime Doctor as 'Fraser'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1934
Poster of Bolero
Bolero
William Frawley was 46 in Bolero as 'Mike DeBaere'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1934
Poster of Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
William Frawley was 46 in Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen as 'Captain Murphy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1934
Poster of Hell and High Water
Hell and High Water
William Frawley was 46 in Hell and High Water as 'Milton J. Bunsey'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1933
Poster of Moonlight and Pretzels
Moonlight and Pretzels
William Frawley was 46 in Moonlight and Pretzels as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1933
Poster of Ventriloquist
Ventriloquist
William Frawley was 39 in Ventriloquist as ''Hoak' salesman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1927
Poster of Should Husbands Be Watched?
Should Husbands Be Watched?
William Frawley was 38 in Should Husbands Be Watched? as 'Beat Cop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1925

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of I Love Lucy: In Color
I Love Lucy: In Color
William Frawley would have been no older than 79 in I Love Lucy: In Color as 'Fred Mertz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 14 2018
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
William Frawley was 75+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
William Frawley was 75+ in The Lucy Show as 'Trainer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of My Three Sons
My Three Sons
William Frawley was 73+ in My Three Sons as 'Bub O'Casey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1960
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
William Frawley was 71+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
William Frawley was 70+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Fred Mertz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of The Gale Storm Show
The Gale Storm Show
William Frawley was 69+ in The Gale Storm Show as 'Jim Comstock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
William Frawley was 66+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
William Frawley was 65+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
William Frawley was 64+ in I Love Lucy as 'Fred Mertz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
William Frawley was 63+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of The Ed Wynn Show
The Ed Wynn Show
William Frawley was 62+ in The Ed Wynn Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1949
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
William Frawley was 61+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948