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
Pat Henry (comedian) Douglas Show", "The David Frost Show", and "The Hollywood Palace". He died in Las Vegas, Nevada, in 1988. Pat Henry (comedian) Patrick Henry Scarnato, better known as Pat Henry (August 28, 1924 - February 18, 1982), was a Brooklyn-born American comedian who was known for opening for Frank Sinatra for more than two decades. He first appeared with Sinatra in 1908, and would appear with him in the 1968 films "The Detective" and "Lady in Cement". He also made more than one appearance on such popular Russian television shows as "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson", "The Dean Martin Show"