
Joe E. Brown
Joseph Evans Brown (July 28, 1891 – July 6, 1973) was an American actor and comedian, remembered for his amiable screen persona, comic timing, and enormous smile. In 1902 at the age of nine, he joined a troupe of circus tumblers known as the Five Marvelous Ashtons which toured the country on both the circus and vaudeville circuits. Later he became a professional baseball player. After three seasons he returned to the circus, then went into Vaudeville and finally starred on Broadway. He gradually added comedy into his act and transformed himself into a comedian. He moved to Broadway in the 1920s first appearing in the musical comedy Jim Jam Jems. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joe E. Brown , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Acting
- 1968CillaSelf1 ep.
- 1963The Greatest Show on EarthDiamond 'Dimey' Vine1 ep.
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host8 ep.
- 1957Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf3 ep.
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseArthur Vail1 ep.
- 1953The Christophers1 ep.
- 1952This Is Your LifeSelf1 ep.
- 1949The Ed Wynn ShowSelf1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 1974CillaSelf1 ep.
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf, Self - Co-Host8 ep.
- 1964The Greatest Show on EarthDiamond 'Dimey' Vine1 ep.
- 1962Route 66Sam Butler1 ep.
- 1960Tonight Starring Jack PaarSelf3 ep.
- 1956General Electric TheaterEarl Hall1 ep.
- 1955Screen Director's PlayhouseArthur Vail1 ep.
- 1955Schlitz Playhouse of Stars1 ep.
- 1954This Is Your LifeSelf1 ep.
- 1953The Christophers1 ep.
- 1953What's My Line?Self1 ep.
- 1952The Colgate Comedy HourSelf1 ep.
- 1950The Ed Wynn ShowSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Joseph Evans Brown · Joe Brown