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Frank Fay (1891–1961)

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Known for his clever wit and uncontrollable ego, he once, when asked during a court appearance what his profession was, exclaimed "I'm the greatest comedian in the world." He later told his exasperated attorney, "I was under oath, wasn't I?" See more trivia »

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Filmography

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1955 Screen Directors Playhouse (TV series)
Father O'Dowd
Tom and Jerry (1955) … Father O'Dowd
 
1951 Love Nest
Charles Kenneth 'Charley' Patterson
 
1943 Spotlight Revue
Frank
 
1940 They Knew What They Wanted
Father McKee
 
1940 I Want a Divorce
Jeff Gilman
 
1937 Nothing Sacred
Master of Ceremonies
 
1935 Stars Over Broadway
Announcer
 
1932 A Fool's Advice
Spencer Brown
 
1931 Stout Hearts and Willing Hands (short)
The Hero
 
1931 The Stolen Jools (short)
Frank Fay
 
1930 Bright Lights
Wally Dean
 
1930 Under a Texas Moon
Don Carlos
 
1929 The Show of Shows
Master of Ceremonies
 
1922 Wicklow Gold (short)
 
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1930 The Matrimonial Bed (performer: "Fleur D'Amour" 1930 - uncredited / "Fleur D'Amour" 1930 - uncredited)
 
1930 Bright Lights (performer: "Come Along!" - uncredited, "The Sidewalks of New York" 1894 - uncredited, "The Bowery" 1892 - uncredited, "Give My Regards to Broadway" 1904 - uncredited, "In Old New York" - uncredited, "Wall Street" - uncredited, "Nobody Knows" - uncredited)
 
1929 The Show of Shows (performer: "Dear Little Pup" - uncredited, "Your Mother and Mine" 1929 - uncredited, "If Your Best Friend Won't Tell You" 1929 - uncredited, "Your Love Is All I Crave" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowWriter (2 titles)
1932 A Fool's Advice (story)
 
1929 The Show of Shows (writer)
 
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1932 A Fool's Advice (producer - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (5 titles)
1957 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #11.5 (1957) … Himself
 
1952 The Buick-Berle Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest Host
Episode #4.30 (1952) … Himself - Guest Host
Episode #4.29 (1952) … Himself - Guest Host
 
1950 Screen Snapshots: The Great Showman (short)
Himself
 
1930 The Voice of Hollywood No. 14 (short)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1930 Screen Snapshots Series 9, No. 13 (short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1997 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1922). Stage Play: Frank Fay's Fables. Musical revue. See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Trivia:

Known for his clever wit and uncontrollable ego, he once, when asked during a court appearance what his profession was, exclaimed "I'm the greatest comedian in the world." He later told his exasperated attorney, "I was under oath, wasn't I?" See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio