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
Bill Thompson (voice actor) Bill Thompson (voice actor) William H. "Bill" Thompson (July 8, 1913 – July 15, 1971) was an American radio comedian, actor and voice actor, whose career stretched from the 1930s until his death. He was best known as a featured comedian playing multiple roles on the "Fibber McGee and Molly" radio series, and as the voice of Droopy in most of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer theatrical cartoons from 1943 to 1958. Born to vaudevillian parents, Thompson began his career in Chicago radio, where his early appearances included appearances as a regular on Don McNeill's morning variety series "The Breakfast Club" in 1934