Freeman King
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Freeman King | |
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| Born | June 1, 1943 Pelahatchie, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | June 1, 2002 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Comedy career | |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, writing |
| Genres | Observational comedy, satire |
| Subjects | American culture, everyday life |
Freeman King (June 1, 1943 – June 1, 2002) was an American comedian known for such television shows and films as The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, Fletch, Dance Fever, Under The Rainbow, and The Buddy Holly Story.[1]
At the suggestion of Redd Foxx, King teamed with comedian Murray Langston and became regular performers on The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour.[1]
King died on his 59th birthday in Los Angeles, of a heart attack.[2][3]
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Freeman King at IMDb
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