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Frank Fay was an American vaudeville comedian and film and stage actor, considered a pioneer in stand-up comedy. He was also known for his troubled marriage to Barbara Stanwyck and his bigotry and alcoholism.
Frank Fay was a vaudeville star and a popular comedian in Hollywood. He starred in films like God's Gift to Women, Nothing Sacred and The Matrimonial Bed, and was married to Barbara Stanwyck.
- January 1, 1
- San Francisco, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Dec 21, 2023 · Learn about Frank Fay, a pioneer of stand-up comedy who performed in vaudeville, Broadway and film. Discover his achievements, controversies and personal life, including his marriage to Barbara Stanwyck.
Frank Fay was a comedian, actor and writer who married Barbara Stanwyck in 1928. He had a turbulent career and personal life, marked by alcoholism, divorce and a role in "Harvey".
- November 17, 1891
- September 25, 1961
Nov 17, 2009 · Almost all of the great comedians speak with reverence about Frank Fay. He originated the stand-up comedy style we associate with Hope, Benny, Carson, Leno and Letterman, the extremely polished “American Institution” style, an unspoken confidence that says “an army of people….
Mar 31, 2020 · Learn how Barbara Stanwyck rose to Broadway stardom and met Frank Fay, the king of one-liners, in this biography series. Find out how Fay influenced her career and personal life, and how she faced the challenges of Hollywood.
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Frank Fay (1891-1961) was known for his roles in plays, films and radio shows. He starred as Elwood P. Dowd in Harvey, and wrote A Fool's Advice and Show of Shows.
