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Eugene "Porky" Lee
American child actor (1933–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Eugene Gordon Lee (October 25, 1933 – October 16, 2005) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies as Porky from 1935 to 1939. During his tenure in Our Gang, Porky originated the catchphrase "O-tay!", though it is commonly attributed to fellow character Buckwheat, played by Billie "Buckwheat" Thomas.
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![]() Eugene "Porky" Lee in Our Gang Follies of 1938 (1937) | |
Born | (1933-10-25)October 25, 1933 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 2005(2005-10-16) (aged 71) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
Other names | Eugene Gordon Lee |
Occupation | Child actor |
Years active | 1935–1955 |
Spouse | ? (?–1971)[1] |
Partner | Janice McClain (1992–2005) (his death)[2] |
Children | 1 |
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