Jamie Farr | 07/01/34 | 87

Jamie Farr is an American actor-comedian of Lebanese descent. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to a seamstress mother and a grocer father. Farr showed a passion for acting at a young age and even won an acting competition when he was only 11 years old. Standing out from his acting class in Pasadena Playhouse, Farr was ultimately scouted by a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer talent agent and brought over for a screen test for Blackboard Jungle. He acted for a few years but eventually enlisted to serve in the United States Army.

Farr admitted that he almost quit acting had it not been for Red Skelton, who helped him professionally and financially. Skelton also gave the young Jamie Farr a regular part in the Red Skelton Show. He furthered his career by appearing in more comedy shows. The actor also broke into film. After several years of making people laugh, the comedian finally received his star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1985. Thanks to his investments, the actor is now enjoying a comfortable life.