William Frawley
William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. His first job was as a stenographer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910. Four years later he formed a light comedy act with his new wife Edna Louise...
William Frawley was born in Burlington, Iowa. As a boy he sang at St. Paul's Catholic Church and played at the Burlington Opera House. His first job was as a stenographer for the Union Pacific Railroad. He did vaudeville with his brother Paul, then joined pianist Franz Rath in an act they took to San Francisco in 1910. Four years later he formed a light comedy act with his new wife Edna Louise...
Known For
Miracle on 34th Street
as Charlie Halloran
Monsieur Verdoux
as Jean La Salle
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as Det. Roberts
Cast Credits
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
as Fred Mertz
Safe at Home!
as Bill Turner
I Love Lucy: The Movie
as Fred Mertz
Rancho Notorious
as Baldy Gunder
Rhubarb
as Len Sickles
The Lemon Drop Kid
as Gloomy Willie
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man
as Det. Roberts
Pretty Baby
as Corcoran
Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye
as Byers
Kill the Umpire
as Jimmy O'Brien
Blondie's Hero
as Marty Greer
East Side, West Side
as Bill the Bartender
The Lady Takes a Sailor
as Oliver Harker
Red Light
as Hotel Night Clerk
The Lone Wolf and His Lady
as Inspector Crane
Home in San Antone
as O'Fleery
Chicken Every Sunday
as George Kirby
The Girl from Manhattan
as Mr. Bernouti
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
as Knobby Walsh
The Babe Ruth Story
as Jack Dunn
Good Sam
as Tom
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Agent
My Wild Irish Rose
as William Scanlon
Blondie's Anniversary
as Sharkey the Loen Shark
Monsieur Verdoux
as Jean La Salle
Down to Earth
as Police Lieutenant
Mother Wore Tights
as Mr. Schneider
I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
as Jim Mason
Miracle on 34th Street
as Charlie Halloran