Jamie Farr

Biography

Jamie Farr (born Jameel Joseph Farah; July 1, 1934) is an American comedian and actor, best known for playing the cross-dressing Corporal Maxwell Klinger on M*A*S*H. He was born in Toledo, Ohio, to Lebanese immigrants, and served in the army in Korea.

Known for

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M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

2024 ⭐ 8.6

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A Grandpa for Christmas

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion

2002 ⭐ 6.3

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You Snooze You Lose

1995 ⭐ 6.5

Career timeline

2024

M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television Notable

Self · 2024

⭐ 8.6

2022

M*A*S*H: When Television Changed Forever

Self · 2022

2018

Angels on Tap

Alexander · 2018

⭐ 5.0

2007

A Grandpa for Christmas

Adam Johnson · 2007

⭐ 6.5

2006

The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge

Self · 2006

2002

M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion

Himself · 2002

⭐ 6.3

2001

A Month of Sundays

Par Sundquist · 2001

⭐ 4.7

1995

You Snooze You Lose

Dr. Hanley · 1995

⭐ 6.5

1991

Memories of M*A*S*H Notable

Self / Maxwell Klinger · 1991

⭐ 8.5

Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show Notable

Self · 1991

⭐ 8.8

Fearless Tiger

Sam Camille · 1991

⭐ 4.2

1989

Curse II: The Bite

Harry Morton · 1989

⭐ 5.1

Speed Zone

Cannonballer #2 · 1989

⭐ 4.5

1988

Scrooged Notable

Jacob Marley · 1988

⭐ 6.8

Run Till You Fall Notable

Michael Reuben · 1988

⭐ 10.0

1987

Happy Hour

Crummy Fred · 1987

⭐ 3.4

1986

Combat Academy

Col. Frierick · 1986

⭐ 5.5

1984

For Love or Money

Larry Melody · 1984

⭐ 5.0

Cannonball Run II

Sheik · 1984

⭐ 5.4

1981

Return of the Rebels

Mickey Fine · 1981

⭐ 5.9

The Cannonball Run

Sheik · 1981

⭐ 6.2

1980

The Gong Show Movie

Himself · 1980

⭐ 3.9

Murder Can Hurt You!

Studsky · 1980

Kraft Salutes Disneyland's 25th Anniversary Notable

Self · 1980

⭐ 8.0

1979

Amateur Night at the Dixie Bar and Grill

Snuffy McCann · 1979

⭐ 6.0

1976

Joys

Self · 1976

⭐ 6.0

1973

Arnold

Dybbi · 1973

⭐ 5.3

The Blue Knight

Yasser Hafiz · 1973

⭐ 5.5

Heavy Traffic

Arcade Owner · 1973

⭐ 6.5

1970

Tora! Tora! Tora! Notable

Multiple Characters (voice) (u · 1970

⭐ 7.2

Frequently appears with

Alan Alda

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Loretta Swit

Self

Burt Metcalfe

Self

William Christopher

Self

Ernest Borgnine

Bert O'Riley

Katherine Helmond

Roxie Famosa

Juliette Goglia

Becca O'Riley

Richard Libertini

Karl Sugerman

Tracy Nelson

Marie O'Riley

Full filmography

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M*A*S*H: The Comedy That Changed Television

2024 ⭐ 8.6

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M*A*S*H: When Television Changed Forever

2022

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Angels on Tap

2018 ⭐ 5.0

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A Grandpa for Christmas

2007 ⭐ 6.5

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The Chuck Barris Story: My Life On The Edge

2006

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M*A*S*H: 30th Anniversary Reunion

2002 ⭐ 6.3

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A Month of Sundays

2001 ⭐ 4.7

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You Snooze You Lose

1995 ⭐ 6.5

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Memories of M*A*S*H

1991 ⭐ 8.5

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Rodney Dangerfield's The Really Big Show

1991 ⭐ 8.8

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Fearless Tiger

1991 ⭐ 4.2

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Curse II: The Bite

1989 ⭐ 5.1

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Speed Zone

1989 ⭐ 4.5

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Scrooged

1988 ⭐ 6.8

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Run Till You Fall

1988 ⭐ 10.0

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Happy Hour

1987 ⭐ 3.4

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Combat Academy

1986 ⭐ 5.5

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For Love or Money

1984 ⭐ 5.0

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Cannonball Run II

1984 ⭐ 5.4

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Return of the Rebels

1981 ⭐ 5.9