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
Jack Carter (comedian) "Desperate Housewives", and "Shameless" and voice work on King of The Hill. His last round of work included a cameo on "New Girl" and a voice on "Family Guy". He was a guest on Norm Macdonald's video podcast, "Norm Macdonald Live" in 2014. Carter died on June 28, 2015, at his home in Beverly Hills, California, of respiratory failure. Jack Carter (comedian) Jack Chakrin (June 24, 1922 – June 28, 2015), known by his stage name Jack Carter, was an American comedian, actor and television presenter. Brooklyn-born Carter had a long-running comedy act similar to fellow rapid-paced contemporaries Milton Berle