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Walter C. Kelly

Overview

  • Born
    October 29, 1873 · Mineville, New York, USA
  • Died
    January 6, 1939 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (injuries from being struck by car)
  • Birth name
    Walter Charles Kelly
  • Nickname
    • The Virginia Judge

Mini bio

  • Walter C. Kelly was born on October 29, 1873 in Mineville, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Tugboat Princess (1936), The Virginia Judge (1935) and Laughing Irish Eyes (1936). He died on January 6, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Family

  • Relatives
      George Kelly(Sibling)
      Grace Kelly(Niece or Nephew)
      John B. Kelly Sr.(Sibling)

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  • Vaudevillian monologist, uncle of actress Grace Kelly (later Princess of Monaco).
  • Died from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident that had taken place in Hollywood.
  • The middle finger of his left hand was missing.
  • An expert in dialects, Kelly's signature act, "The Virginia Judge", featured a plethora of Southern dialects and was recorded by Victor.
  • Unmarried.

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