Red Skelton

Born in Vincennes, Indiana, USA

Born:

July 18, 1913

Died:

September 17, 1997 (age 84)

The son of a former circus clown turned grocer and a cleaning woman, Red Skelton was introduced to show business at the age of 7 by Ed Wynn, at a vaudeville show in Vincennes. At age 10, he left home… more