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 Paterson (actor) William Paterson (actor) William Paterson (July 7, 1919 – September 3, 2003) was an actor in American regional theater who also appeared on television and in films. William Paterson was born on July 7, 1919, in Buffalo, New York, to a Scottish-American family. Paterson was educated at Nichols Day School for Boys, where he was introduced to acting in his senior year. In 1941, he graduated from Brown University, with honors in English literature, and then served four years in the US army, earning a Bronze Star and Purple Heart during service in Europe. In 1947, after his army service,