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Pee Wee Reese(1918-1999)

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Pee Wee Reese was born on 23 July 1918 in Ekron, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950), 1956 World Series (1956) and CBS Bowling Classic (1964). He was married to Dorothy Walton. He died on 14 August 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
BornJuly 23, 1918
DiedAugust 14, 1999(81)
BornJuly 23, 1918
DiedAugust 14, 1999(81)
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Known for

Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin in The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950)
The Colgate Comedy Hour
7.7
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Baseball Player
1956 World Series
7.4
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers Shortstop
CBS Bowling Classic
TV Series
  • Self - Host
  • 1964
Red Barber's Corner
TV Series
  • Self - Brooklyn Dodgers shortstop

Credits

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Actor

  • The Geisha Boy (1958)
    The Geisha Boy
    6.4
    • Pee Wee Reese - Dodgers Shortstop (uncredited)
    • 1958

Personal details

  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • July 23, 1918
    • Ekron, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    • August 14, 1999
    • Louisville, Kentucky, USA(cancer)
  • Spouse
    • Dorothy WaltonMarch 29, 1942 - August 14, 1999 (his death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    (1960s) TV commercial: Gillette razor blades.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Uniform number 1 retired by the Dodgers.
  • Trademarks
      His positive attitude towards people of color, particularly teammate Jackie Robinson
  • Nickname
    • The Captain

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