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
Pugo (comedian) on "Kababalaghan o Kabulastugan?", released in 1960. After Tugo's death in 1952, Contreras teamed up with Bentot in movies, radio and television. His popular TV shows were "Tangtarangtang", "Si Tatang Kasi" and "Wanted Boarders". Pugo (comedian) Mariano Contreras (July 12, 1910 – December 12, 1978), better known by his stage name Pugo, was a Filipino actor, comedian, vaudevillian, and film director, famous as one half of the comedy team Pugo and Tugo during the 1930s up to 1950s. He has sometimes been credited as "Mang Nano" and was known as the original King of Philippine Comedy. As an actor, Contreras