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Joe E. Brown: Biography, Facts and Career

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Joseph Evans Brown (July 28, 1891 – July 6, 1973) was an American actor and comedian, remembered for his friendly screen persona, comic timing, and enormous, elastic-mouth smile. He was one of the most popular American comedians in the 1930s and 1940s, and enjoyed lengthy careers in both motion pictures and radio. Later he became a character actor and comedian, as in Some Like It Hot (1959), in which he utters the film's famous punchline "Well, nobody's perfect."

Quick facts about Joe E. Brown

  • Full name: Joe E. Brown
  • Born: 1891-07-28
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q727112

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Who is Joe E. Brown?

Joseph Evans Brown (July 28, 1891 – July 6, 1973) was an American actor and comedian, remembered for his friendly screen persona, comic timing, and enormous, elastic-mouth smile.

What nationality is Joe E. Brown?

Joe E. Brown is United States.

When was Joe E. Brown born?

Joe E. Brown was born on 1891-07-28.

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