- William Frawley, Strike Me Pink, 1935. Booked for his 86th film in 20 years, the elegant comic died after an emergency intestinal operation. For his replacement, the star Eddie Cantor chose Frawley – I Love Lucy’s neighbour, Fred Mertz during 1951-1960.
Birth year: 1883Death year: 1935Other name: Casting Calls: 1