The Duke of Paducah
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This article is about the comedian. For other people with the same nickname, see Duke of Paducah (disambiguation).
Benjamin Francis Ford (May 12, 1901 – June 20, 1986), known professionally as The Duke of Paducah, was an American country comedian, radio host and banjo player popular from the 1940s to the 1960s.
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Birth name | Benjamin Francis Ford |
Born | (1901-05-12)May 12, 1901 |
Origin | De Soto, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | June 20, 1986(1986-06-20) (aged 85) Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S. |
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Years active | 1930–1968 |
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Website | Official website (archived) |
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