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Tim Moore (December 9, 1887 – December 13, 1958) was an American vaudevillian and comic actor of the first half of the 20th century. He gained his greatest recognition in the starring role of George "Kingfish" Stevens in the CBS TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show.
Mar 5, 2021 · https://comedyhype.com/ - For this episode of 'Story You Should Know', we dive into the story of comedian and 'Amos N' Andy' star, Tim Moore who at one point was considered the funniest...
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Tim Moore was a vaudeville star and a radio and TV actor who played "The Kingfish" in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951). Learn about his life, career, family, trivia and quotes on IMDb.
- December 9, 1887
- December 13, 1958
Although Tim Moore will forever be known as "The Kingfish" in the pioneering series "The Amos 'n Andy Show" (1951), he was actually far better known for his career on the stage and as a comedian in vaudeville than he was for his film and television work.
Tim Moore (1887-1958) was a vaudeville star and a Broadway performer who played Kingfish in The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951). He also appeared in a few films and TV specials, and died of tuberculosis in 1958.
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- December 9, 1887
- Tim Moore
- December 13, 1958
Feb 22, 2009 · Broadway stage comedian Tim Moore, whose career as an entertainer spanned more than 50 years, is best remembered as George “Kingfish” Stevens on the classic Amos ‘n’ Andy series. Born in Rock Island, Illinois in December 1888, Moore began his career dancing on the sidewalks of his home town for money. He later entered the vaudeville ...
Mar 16, 2019 · The truly magnificent Tim Moore as the Kingfish. One of the greatest comedians ever. Mr. Moore had already had a long and very successful career in show business (50 years). But he came out...
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