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William Demarest

Carl William Demarest (February 27, 1892 – December 28, 1983) was an American actor, known especially for his supporting roles in screwball comedies by Preston Sturges and as Uncle Charley in the sitcom My Three Sons from 1965 until 1972. Demarest, who frequently played crusty but good-hearted roles, was a prolific film and television actor, appearing in…

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Occupation
Actor
Born
Carl William Demarest (1892-02-27)February 27, 1892 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died
December 28, 1983(1983-12-28) (aged 91) Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Years active
1926–1978

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William Demarest

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William Demarest

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Born · 1
William Demarest → Carl William Demarest (1892-02-27)February 27, 1892 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.
Died · 1
William Demarest → December 28, 1983(1983-12-28) (aged 91) Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Occupation · 1
William Demarest → Actor
Resting place · 1
William Demarest → Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California
Spouses · 1
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Years active · 1
William Demarest → 1926–1978

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William DemarestBornCarl William Demarest (1892-02-27)February 27, 1892 Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.1.00infobox
William DemarestDiedDecember 28, 1983(1983-12-28) (aged 91) Palm Springs, California, U.S.1.00infobox
William DemarestOccupationActor1.00infobox
William DemarestResting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California1.00infobox
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William DemarestYears active1926–19781.00infobox
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeCarl William Demarest0.60section
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeSaint Paul0.60section
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeMinnesota0.60section
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeWilhelmina0.60section
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeLindgren0.60section
William Demarestrelated to Early lifeSamuel Demarest0.60section

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