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- Birth nameCharles James Correll
- Charles J. Correll was born on February 2, 1890 in Peoria, Illinois, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for Check and Double Check (1930), The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951) and The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935). He was married to Alyce Mercedes McLaughlin (dancer). He died on September 26, 1972 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
- SpouseAlyce Mercedes McLaughlin (dancer)(1937 - September 26, 1972) (his death, 4 children)
- Father of actor-producer Richard Correll, who played Richard on Leave It to Beaver (1957).
- Best known as Andy Brown on the long running radio show "Amos n' Andy".
- Correll and Freeman F. Gosden's "Amos 'n' Andy" (1928-1955) was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988.
- He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Radio at 1777 Vine Street in Hollywood, California.
- Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald L. Smith; pg. 17-19, article titled 'Amos and Andy'. New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387.
- Check and Double Check (1930) - $1,000 /day
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