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'''Frank Nelson''' (May 6, 1911 - September 12, 1986) was a comic actor, famous for his work on many 1950s and 1960s sitcoms. You probably know of him, even if only from ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' parodies; he had a moustache and a biting sense of humor, and ''always'' stretched out his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?" response when addressed. |
'''Frank Nelson''' (May 6, 1911 - September 12, 1986) was a comic actor, famous for his work on many 1950s and 1960s sitcoms. You probably know of him, even if only from ''[[Looney Tunes]]'' parodies; he had a moustache and a biting sense of humor, and ''always'' stretched out his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?" response when addressed. |
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His stock character was the put-upon foil (although he still got his own in during conversations with [[Jack Benny]]). He made a career out of [[You Look Familiar]]. |
His stock character was the put-upon [[foil]] (although he still got his own in during conversations with [[Jack Benny]]). He made a career out of [[You Look Familiar]]. |
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He was also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters from ''[[The Flintstones]]'', ''[[Mister Magoo]]'', and ''[[The Jetsons]]'', amongst others; ''Garfield in Paradise'' was the last show where he recorded his Catch Phrase. |
He was also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters from ''[[The Flintstones]]'', ''[[Mister Magoo]]'', and ''[[The Jetsons]]'', amongst others; ''Garfield in Paradise'' was the last show where he recorded his Catch Phrase. |
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Frank Nelson (May 6, 1911 - September 12, 1986) was a comic actor, famous for his work on many 1950s and 1960s sitcoms. You probably know of him, even if only from Looney Tunes parodies; he had a moustache and a biting sense of humor, and always stretched out his "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?" response when addressed.
His stock character was the put-upon foil (although he still got his own in during conversations with Jack Benny). He made a career out of You Look Familiar.
He was also a voice actor, lending his voice to characters from The Flintstones, Mister Magoo, and The Jetsons, amongst others; Garfield in Paradise was the last show where he recorded his Catch Phrase.
He died from cancer in Hollywood on September 12, 1986, at the age of 75.
- Catch Phrase: "EEE-Yeeeeeeeeesssss?"
- You Look Familiar: He played multiple roles on The Jack Benny Program, I Love Lucy, and Sanford and Son.
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