W.C. Fields was born William C. Dukenfeld in Philadelphia, Pennsyvania before changing his last name to Fields so it would fit on marquee easier.
William C. Dukenfeld was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 29, 1880 and died in Pasadena, California on December 25, 1946.
He also used the names of Charles Bogle, Otis Criblecoblis, Mahatma Kane Jeeves and Uncle Claude but is best known as W.C. Fields.
Fields was a top notch juggler during his vaudeville days before becoming a movie star.
W.C. Fields not only was a great actor but was also a very proficient juggler who demonstrates his juggling skills in this 75 year old video from 1934.
