Freeman Gosden

Freeman Gosden
Correll ('Andy') and Gosden ('Amos'), 1939.
Freeman Gosden at right with Charles Correll, 1939.
Born
Freeman Fisher Gosden

(1899-05-05)May 5, 1899
DiedDecember 10, 1982(1982-12-10) (aged 83)
Occupation(s)Radio comedian, actor, pioneer
Years active1921–1962
Known forAmos of Amos 'n' Andy
Spouse(s)
Leta Gosden
(m. 1927; div. 1940)
[1]
Jane Stoneham
(m. 1944; died 1982)
[2]
Children4

Freeman Fisher "Gozzie" Gosden (May 5, 1899 – December 10, 1982) was an American radio comedian, actor and pioneer in the development of the situation comedy form. He is best known for his work in the radio series Amos 'n' Andy.

  1. ^ "Divorce Asked By Amos' Wife". San Jose News. 15 November 1940. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Amos Is Married". The Pittsburgh Press. 2 September 1944. Retrieved 12 October 2010.