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Charles Correll
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Correll and his wife, Alyce, 1937.
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Charles James Correll
February 2, 1890 Peoria, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | September 26, 1972 (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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| Occupation | Radio comedian, actor, writer |
| Years active | 1921–1962 |
| Known for | Andy of Amos 'n' Andy |
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Marie Janes
(m. 1927; div. 1937)Alyce McLaughlin
(m. 1937; died 1972) |
| Children | 6 |
Charles James Correll (born February 2, 1890 – died September 26, 1972) was an American radio comedian, actor, and writer. He was best known for his work on the popular radio show Amos 'n' Andy. Charles Correll worked with his partner, Freeman Gosden, on this show. Correll was the voice of the main character, Andy Brown. He also voiced several other smaller characters on the program.
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About Charles Correll
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Charles Correll was born in Peoria, Illinois. Before becoming famous, he worked in different jobs. He was a stenographer, which means he took notes very quickly. He also worked as a bricklayer, building things with bricks.
He met his future radio partner, Freeman Gosden, in Durham, North Carolina. They were both working for a company called Joe Bren Producing Company.
The Amos 'n' Andy Radio Show
Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden became very famous for their radio show, Amos 'n' Andy. This show was a huge hit for many years. From 1928 to 1934, the team worked without any breaks from their radio show.
During the 1930s, Correll and Gosden often vacationed at Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They even broadcast their show from there sometimes.
To celebrate 30 years of Amos 'n' Andy, they did something special. On March 19, 1958, Correll and Gosden used their real voices on the show. They also called each other by their real names. This was the first time they had ever done this for the program.
Later Work and Retirement
From 1961 to 1962, Correll and Gosden worked on an animated TV series. It was called Calvin and the Colonel and aired on American Broadcasting Company (ABC). They provided the voices for the characters in this cartoon.
Charles Correll retired after a long career. He passed away in 1972 in a Chicago hospital. He had a heart attack. At the time, he was living in Beverly Hills, California. His radio partner, Freeman Gosden, lived just a few blocks away.
Charles Correll's Family Life
Charles Correll was married twice. His first marriage was to Marie Janes. They were married for ten years but did not have any children. They divorced in 1937.
Later in 1937, he married Alyce McLaughlin in Glendale, California. Alyce used to be a dancer. Charles and Alyce had six children together. Their children were Dorothy, Charles, Barbara, John, and Richard. Sadly, one baby girl born in 1939 died when she was less than a day old. Their son, John, passed away at age seven in 1954 from a kidney infection.
Two of his sons followed in his footsteps. His son, Charles Correll, Jr., became an actor and a director. Another son, Richard Correll, also became an actor. Richard is known for playing Richard Rickover on the show Leave It to Beaver. He also produced and directed the TV comedy Family Matters.
Political Views
Charles Correll had his own political opinions. He supported Barry Goldwater in the 1964 United States presidential election. This means he voted for and agreed with Barry Goldwater's ideas for the country.
Legacy and Honors
Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden were a very important comedy team. In 1962, they were honored by being named to the Radio Hall of Fame. This is a special place for people who have made a big impact on radio.
In 1969, Charles Correll received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This star was given for his amazing work in radio.
In 1977, Correll was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He was honored alongside his partner, Freeman Gosden, for their contributions to broadcasting.
