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| Born | February 26, 1887 |
| Hometown | Burlington, Iowa, United States |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'7" (1.71m) |
| Spouse | Edna Louise Broedt (m 1914 - 1927) |
| Parents | Michael A. Frawley , Mary E. Brady |
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On this day in history, March 3, 1966, 'I Love Lucy' star, vaudeville performer William Frawley dies
- On this day in history, "I Love Lucy" star William Frawley, who often played gruff characters throughout his career, died in 1966 in California after a long show business career.
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Continuing Supporting Performance by an Actor in a Dramatic or Comedy Series | I Love Lucy | Nominated |
| 1957 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Supporting Performance by an Actor | I Love Lucy | Nominated |
| 1956 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | I Love Lucy | Nominated |
| 1955 | Emmy (Primetime) | Best Supporting Actress in a Regular Series | I Love Lucy | Nominated |
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