Paul Lynde Comedian
- Gender: Male
- Citizenship: United States
- Born: Jun 13, 1926
- Died: Jan 10, 1982
Paul Edward Lynde was an American comedian and actor.
A noted character actor with a distinctively campy and snarky persona that often poked fun at his barely in-the-closet homosexuality, Lynde was well known for his roles as Uncle Arthur on Bewitched and the befuddled father Harry MacAfee in Bye Bye Birdie. He was also the regular "center square" guest on the game show Hollywood Squares from 1968 to 1981, and he voiced Templeton the gluttonous rat and The Hooded Claw in the Hanna-Barbera productions Charlotte's Web and The Perils of Penelope Pitstop, respectively.
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.
romance
If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.
death
I was obsessed with being rich and famous.
fame
Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.
food
Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!
food
I don't know who the hell Paul Lynde is, or why he's funny, and I prefer it to be a mystery to me.
being funny
I wish I had the nerve not to tip.
being funny
I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.
family & being funny