William Frawley

A legendary vaudevillian's journey from stage to screen culminates in iconic roles as *I Love Lucy*'s Fred Mertz and *My Three Sons*'s Bub O'Casey, cementing his place in television history.

Born

1887

Died

1966

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In short · Acted for nine decades — 109 credits.

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Biography

William Clement Frawley was an American vaudevillian and actor best known for his role as landlord Fred Mertz in the sitcom *I Love Lucy*. He also portrayed "Bub" O'Casey in the first five seasons of the sitcom *My Three Sons*. Additionally, Frawley appeared in the film *Miracle on 34th Street*, playing the political advisor to the Hon. Henry X. Harper.

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