Jamie Farr

Jamie Farr
Farr at the Hollywood Walk of Fame in September 2012
Born
Jameel Joseph Farah

(1934-07-01) July 1, 1934 (age 90)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1955–present
Known forPlaying Klinger on M*A*S*H
Spouse
Joy Ann Richards
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(m. 1963)​
Children2
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchSpecial Services
Years of service1957–1959
Websitejamiefarr.com (2006 archive)

Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor. He is best known for playing Corporal Klinger, a soldier who tried getting discharged from the army by cross-dressing, on the CBS sitcom M*A*S*H.[1][2][3][4] After M*A*S*H, Farr reprised the role of Klinger for AfterMASH and appeared both in small roles on popular shows such as The Love Boat and as a host or panelist on game shows including Battle of the Network Stars.[5][6][7][8] He was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985.[3][6]

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