Jamie Farr

Biography

Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor, best known for playing the cross-dressing Corporal Maxwell Klinger on M*A*S*H. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Lebanese immigrants, and served in the army in Korea.

Known For

Scrooged

Jacob Marley

Speed Zone

Cannonballer #2

Happy Hour

Crummy Fred

Diane

Count Ridolfi's Mute Squire (uncredited)

Combat Academy

Col. Frierick

Tora! Tora! Tora!

Multiple Characters (voice) (uncredited)

Heavy Traffic

Arcade Owner

The Greatest Story Ever T...

Thaddaeus

Joys

Self

The Cannonball Run

Sheik