William Demarest

Birth Name:

Carl William Demarest

Birth Place:

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

A Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, Calif․, Walk of Stars was dedicated to him in 1998
During World War I, he served in the United States Army
In 1926, he moved to Hollywood to appear in early Vitaphone sound shorts for Warner Bros
Was the youngest of three brothers in the Demarest Trio, vaudeville group
Best known for playing the crusty, retired sea captain Uncle Charley on "My Three Sons․"
Played characters who were soft-hearted grouches in over 100 films
Was part of the stock troupe of actors that director Preston Sturges cast in his films
His biography was included in Ronald L․ Smith's "Who's Who in Comedy․"
Loved golf, and died on the same day and year as professional golfer Jimmy Demaret
Was a professional boxer for a time, but didn't like to talk about his boxing career

1947Oscar - Best Actor in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1947Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (July):Winner
1968Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy:Nominated
2008TV Land Award - Favorite Nanny:Nominated

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