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.
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 was obsessed with being rich and famous.
fame
If I ever completely lost my nervousness I would be frightened half to death.
death
I wish I had the nerve not to tip.
being funny
Food was a constant topic of conversation in our household.
food
I sang in the choir for years, even though my family belonged to another church.
family & being funny
Sandwiches are wonderful. You don't need a spoon or a plate!
food
The whole romantic part of my life was a wipeout. I didn't even own a belt.
romance