Biography
But that was the story of actor Jamie Farr (neé Jameel Farah), known the world over for his portrayal of cross-dressing Corporal Klinger on the hit TV series M*A*S*H (CBS, 1972-1983) for 11 years. There was a timeless comedic appeal to this cigar-chomping, bowlegged guy in heels, but Farr himself brought the character a human depth that served to both heighten and offer relief from the surrounding horrors of the Korean War. The actor was …
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Career Milestones
| Became series regular as Cpl. Klinger on "M*A*S*H" | ||
| Made Broadway debut as Nathan Detroit in the Broadway revival of "Guys and Dolls" | ||
| Made frequent appearances as panelist on the syndicated game show "The Cross-Wits" and also on "The $1.98 Beauty Pageant" and "The Gong Show" | ||
| Reprised role of Klinger on CBS sitcom "AfterMASH" | ||
1954 | TV debut, guest on episode of NBC sitcom "Dear Phoebe" | |
1955 | Feature film debut (billed as Jameel Farah), "The Blackboard Jungle" | |
1957 | Served in US Army | |
1965 | First film billed as Jamie Farr, "The Greatest Story Ever Told" | |
1971 | TV series debut as regular in the short-lived CBS sitcom "The Chicago Teddy Bears" | |
1972 | Made guest appearance as Corporal Max Klinger on "M*A*S*H" (CBS) | |