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JAMIE FARR

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Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor, best known for playing the cross-dressing Corporal Maxwell Klinger on M*A*S*H. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Lebanese immigrants, and served in the army in Korea.
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BORN July 1, 1934
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HEIGHT 6'4" (1.93 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1950 – Present
JAMIE FARR

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2000
ACADEMY AWARDS

Best Lead Performance (Family Guy)

WINNER
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1962
GOLDEN GLOBES

Best Actor/Actress in a Motion Picture (The Mike Douglas Show)

WINNER
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1978
BAFTA FILM AWARDS

Outstanding Cinematic Achievement (The Love Boat)

WINNER
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1978
CRITICS' CHOICE

Best Performance (The Love Boat)

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor, best known for playing the cross-dressing Corporal Maxwell Klinger on M*A*S*H. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Lebanese immigrants, and served in the army in Korea.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Jameel Farah
  • Born July 1, 1934
  • Height 6'4" (1.93 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Studied Dramatic Arts / Private performance training
  • Current Status Active (Recently in M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television)
  • Years Active 1950 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Private
  • Children N/A
  • Social
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