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James Kilgallen(1888-1982)

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James Kilgallen was born on 11 July 1888 in Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Mae Ahern. He died on 21 December 1982 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornJuly 11, 1888
DiedDecember 21, 1982(94)
BornJuly 11, 1888
DiedDecember 21, 1982(94)
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Known for

Bennett Cerf, John Daly, Arlene Francis, and Dorothy Kilgallen in What's My Line? (1950)
What's My Line?
8.5
TV Series
  • Self - Contestant(as James L. Kilgallen)

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  • Bennett Cerf, John Daly, Arlene Francis, and Dorothy Kilgallen in What's My Line? (1950)
    What's My Line?
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Self - Contestant (as James L. Kilgallen)
    • 1956

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • James L. Kilgallen
  • Born
    • July 11, 1888
    • Pittston, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • December 21, 1982
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Mae Ahern1912 - December 21, 1982 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Dorothy Kilgallen
  • Relatives
      Richard 'Dickie' Kollmar Jr.(Grandchild)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Father of What's My Line? (1950) panelist Dorothy Kilgallen and talent agent Eleanor Kilgallen.
  • Quotes
    If I were ever to write my memoir, I'd say there's no business like the newspaper business.

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