Frank Fontaine

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Frank Fontaine (b. 19 April 1920, Cambridge, Massachusetts – d. 4 August 1978, Spokane, Washington) was an American comedian and singer.

He is best known for his appearances on television shows of the 1950s and 1960s, including Jackie Gleason's The American Scene Magazine, The Jack Benny Show, and The Jack Paar Show. He played the character of Crazy Guggenheim on the Gleason show.

He died in Spokane, Washington of a heart attack, aged 58.

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  • The Godmothers (1973)
  • Scared Stiff (1953)
  • The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)
  • Here Comes the Groom (1951)
  • Call Me Mister (1951)
  • Hit Parade of 1951 (1950)
  • Stella (1950)
  • Nancy Goes to Rio (1950)

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