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Red Skelton

Bio: The son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman, Red Skelton was introduced to show business at the age of 7 by Ed Wynn, at a vaudeville show in Vincennes. At age 10, he left home to travel with a medicine show through the Midwest, and joined the vaudeville circuit at age 15

Born: Fri, Jul 18 1913

Birthplace: Vincennes, Indiana, USA

Death: Wed, Sep 17 1997

Red Skelton is 84 years old

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Red Skelton: Bloopers, Blunders, and Ad Libs

Red Skelton would have been no older than 84 in Red Skelton: Bloopers, Blunders, and Ad Libs as 'Himself (Host)/Various Characters'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 15 2001

Television: The First Fifty Years

Red Skelton would have been no older than 84 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Buffalo Bob Smith / Howdy Doody (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Inside the Dream Factory

Red Skelton was 82 in Inside the Dream Factory as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1995

A Tribute to Houdini

Red Skelton was 73 in A Tribute to Houdini as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1987

That's Dancing!

Red Skelton was 71 in That's Dancing! as 'From 'Bathing Beauty' (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985

Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers

Red Skelton was 71 in Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1985

Red Skelton: A Royal Command Performance

Red Skelton was 70 in Red Skelton: A Royal Command Performance as 'Himself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 22 1984

Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner

Red Skelton was 68 in Freddie the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner as 'Freddie the Freeloader'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 01 1981

The Hollywood Clowns

Red Skelton was 65 in The Hollywood Clowns as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1979

The People's Command Performance: '77

Red Skelton was 63 in The People's Command Performance: '77 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 1977

Rudolph's Shiny New Year

Red Skelton was 63 in Rudolph's Shiny New Year as 'Father Time / Baby Bear (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1976

That's Entertainment, Part II

Red Skelton was 62 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976

America on Parade

Red Skelton was 62 in America on Parade as 'Host'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1976

That's Entertainment!

Red Skelton was 60 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974

Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special

Red Skelton was 57 in Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1970

Honor America Day

Red Skelton was 56 in Honor America Day as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1970

Swing Out, Sweet Land

Red Skelton was 56 in Swing Out, Sweet Land as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1970

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

Red Skelton was 55 in The Dean Martin Christmas Show as 'Self (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1968

Clown Alley

Red Skelton was 53 in Clown Alley as 'Freddie the Freeloader'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1966

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes

Red Skelton was 51 in Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines or How I Flew from London to Paris in 25 Hours 11 Minutes as 'The Neanderthal Man'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1965

The Big Parade of Comedy

Red Skelton was 51 in The Big Parade of Comedy as 'Aubrey Filmore in 'A Southern Yankee' (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 02 1964

Ocean's Eleven

Red Skelton was 47 in Ocean's Eleven as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 10 1960

Public Pigeon No. 1

Red Skelton was 43 in Public Pigeon No. 1 as 'Rusty Morgan'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1957

Around the World in Eighty Days

Red Skelton was 43 in Around the World in Eighty Days as 'Drunk in Barbary Coast Saloon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1956

Red Skelton Christmas Classics

Red Skelton was 42 in Red Skelton Christmas Classics as 'Main'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1955

Susan Slept Here

Red Skelton was 41 in Susan Slept Here as 'Oswald from North Dakota (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 1954

The Great Diamond Robbery

Red Skelton was 40 in The Great Diamond Robbery as 'Ambrose C. Park'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1954

Half a Hero

Red Skelton was 39 in Half a Hero as 'Ben Dobson'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1953

The Clown

Red Skelton was 39 in The Clown as 'Dodo Delwyn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1953

Lovely to Look At

Red Skelton was 38 in Lovely to Look At as 'Al Marsh'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1952

Texas Carnival

Red Skelton was 38 in Texas Carnival as 'Cornie Quinell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1951

Excuse My Dust

Red Skelton was 37 in Excuse My Dust as 'Joe Belden'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1951

Watch the Birdie

Red Skelton was 37 in Watch the Birdie as 'Rusty Cammeron'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 11 1950

The Fuller Brush Girl

Red Skelton was 37 in The Fuller Brush Girl as 'Red Skelton - Fuller Brush Man (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1950

Three Little Words

Red Skelton was 36 in Three Little Words as 'Harry Ruby'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 12 1950

The Yellow Cab Man

Red Skelton was 36 in The Yellow Cab Man as 'Augustus 'Red' Pirdy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 25 1950

Neptune's Daughter

Red Skelton was 35 in Neptune's Daughter as 'Jack Spratt'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1949

A Southern Yankee

Red Skelton was 35 in A Southern Yankee as 'Aubrey Filmore'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1948

The Fuller Brush Man

Red Skelton was 34 in The Fuller Brush Man as 'Red Jones'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1948

Merton of the Movies

Red Skelton was 34 in Merton of the Movies as 'Merton Gill aka Clifford Armytage'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 11 1947

The Show-Off

Red Skelton was 33 in The Show-Off as 'J. Aubrey Piper'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1946

Ziegfeld Follies

Red Skelton was 32 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'J. Newton Numbskull (segment "When Television Comes")'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945

Bathing Beauty

Red Skelton was 30 in Bathing Beauty as 'Stephen "Steve" Sherman Elliott'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944

Twenty Years After

Red Skelton was 30 in Twenty Years After as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944

Whistling in Brooklyn

Red Skelton was 30 in Whistling in Brooklyn as 'Wally 'The Fox' Benton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943

Thousands Cheer

Red Skelton was 30 in Thousands Cheer as 'Red Skelton'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1943

I Dood It

Red Skelton was 30 in I Dood It as 'Joseph 'Joe' Rivington Renolds'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1943

Du Barry was a Lady

Red Skelton was 30 in Du Barry was a Lady as 'Louis Blore / King Louis XV'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 13 1943

Whistling in Dixie

Red Skelton was 29 in Whistling in Dixie as 'Wally Benton'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1942

Panama Hattie

Red Skelton was 29 in Panama Hattie as 'Red'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1942

Maisie Gets Her Man

Red Skelton was 28 in Maisie Gets Her Man as 'Herbert P. 'Hap' Hixby'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1942

Ship Ahoy

Red Skelton was 28 in Ship Ahoy as 'Merton K. Kibble'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 16 1942

Lady Be Good

Red Skelton was 28 in Lady Be Good as 'Joe 'Red' Willet'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 18 1941

Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day

Red Skelton was 28 in Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day as 'Vernon Briggs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 1941

Whistling in the Dark

Red Skelton was 28 in Whistling in the Dark as 'Wally Benton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1941

The People Vs. Dr. Kildare

Red Skelton was 27 in The People Vs. Dr. Kildare as 'Vernon Briggs'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1941

Flight Command

Red Skelton was 27 in Flight Command as 'Lieut. 'Mugger' Martin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1940

Seeing Red

Red Skelton was 26 in Seeing Red as 'Red / Doorman / Coatroom Attendant / Waiter / Emcee'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1939

The Broadway Buckaroo

Red Skelton was 25 in The Broadway Buckaroo as 'Red'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 03 1939

Having Wonderful Time

Red Skelton was 24 in Having Wonderful Time as 'Itchy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1938

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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Red Skelton was 49+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse

Red Skelton was 45+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958

The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour

Red Skelton was 44+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Red Skeleton'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

Red Skelton was 43+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

The Steve Allen Show

Red Skelton was 42+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Cameo / Clem Kadiddlehopper, Self - Recipient'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956

Climax!

Red Skelton was 41+ in Climax! as 'Rusty Morgan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954

The Oscars

Red Skelton was 39+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

This Is Your Life

Red Skelton was 39+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

The Red Skelton Show

Red Skelton was 38+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

The Jack Benny Program

Red Skelton was 37+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950

The Bob Hope Show

Red Skelton was 36+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

What's My Line?

Red Skelton was 36+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

Red Skelton was 34+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Texaco Star Theater

Red Skelton was 34+ in Texaco Star Theater as 'Clem Kadiddlehopper'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 08 1948