Joe E. Brown

Birth Name:

Joseph Evans Brown

Birth Place:

Holgate, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Received a Special Tony Award in 1948 for his work on the play "Harvey․"
Was one of only two civilians given the Bronze Star during World War II
Was the father of Major League Baseball executive Joe L․ Brown
Decided to give up a chance to play for the New York Yankees in order to become an actor
Got his start in entertainment by joining a circus tumbling act at the age of ten years old
During World War II, he helped entertain troops overseas
Was the first president of PONY Baseball and Softball

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