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Rip Taylor
American actor and comedian (1931–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Rip Torn.
Charles Elmer "Rip" Taylor Jr. (January 13, 1931 – October 6, 2019) was an American actor and comedian, known for his exuberance and flamboyant personality, including his wild moustache, toupee, and his habit of showering himself (and others) with confetti.[1][2] The Hollywood Reporter called him "a television and nightclub mainstay for more than six decades" who made thousands of nightclub and television appearances.[3]
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Born | Charles Elmer Taylor Jr. (1931-01-13)January 13, 1931 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Died | October 6, 2019(2019-10-06) (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Other names | Charles E. Taylor |
Occupation(s) | Actor, comedian |
Years active | 1950s–2019 |
Spouse | Rusty Rowe (div.) |
Partner | Robert Fortney |
Website | riptaylor |
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