W. C. Fields W. C. Fields William Claude Dukenfield (January 29, 1880 – December 25, 1946), better known as W. C. Fields, was an American comedian, actor, juggler and writer. Fields' comic persona was a misanthropic and hard-drinking egotist, who remained a sympathetic character despite his snarling contempt for dogs and children. His career in show business began in vaudeville, where he attained international success as a silent juggler. He gradually incorporated comedy into his act, and was a featured comedian in the Ziegfeld Follies for several years. He became a star in the Broadway musical comedy "Poppy" (1923), in which he played
William Warren (elder actor) he made his last appearance on 25 November 1829 as Robert Bramble in the "Poor Gentleman". His son, also named William Warren, was also an actor. His daughter Anna (1815–72) married comedian Dan Marble, and his daughter Hester (1810–42) married actor Joseph Proctor. William Warren (elder actor) William Warren (b. Bath, Somerset, 10 May 1767; d. Washington, D.C., United States, 19 October 1832) was an actor. His first appearance was as Young Norval in Home's tragedy of "Douglas". Soon afterward, Warren came to the United States, making his debut at Baltimore, Maryland, as Friar Lawrence in "Romeo and Juliet". In