or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Here he is, out of "costume" with his mother. Add a New Bio. Producer Hal Roach saw the duos performance. He died on January 21, 1959, the victim of a killer's bullet as he and another man argued over a lost hunting dog. We believe that every person's story is important as it provides our community with an opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, share their hopes and dreams. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang.Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. . Switzer had small parts in both the 1946 Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life as Mary Hatch's (Donna Reed) date at a high school dance in the film's beginning and again in the 1948 film On Our Merry Way as the mayor's son, a trumpet player in a fixed musical talent contest. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. A fight ensued between Carl Switzer & Moses Stiltz. More details about his death with good photos of him. [6] The gunman was never caught. Born in 1927 #18. This is a carousel with slides. Then in 1936, Carl appeared as Alfalfa in Our Gang shorts 'The Lucky Corner', 'Arbor Day' and 'Spooky Hooky'. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He managed to be married long enough to sire an offspring but the mother changed the kid's surname and distanced him from Carl. So, he took out ads offering a reward for the dogs safe return. Harold's death occurred nine years after his younger brother died in similarly tragic circumstances. [quote] there was a pedophile among the 'Our Gang' directors - Gus Meins, senior director for some sixteen of the films, 1934-36. The couple was divorced in 1957. Born on August 8, 1927 in U.S, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer started his career as actor (1927-1959) . In the midst of his legal and financial woes, Switzer agreed to train a hunting dog, a Treeing Walker Coonhound,[7] for Moses Samuel "Bud" Stiltz. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927[1] January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. Robinson! Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was the first son of his parents, George Frederick and Gladys C. Shanks Switzer. He may have come from Paris, Illinois, but he wasn't a farmer! In 1967, after killing a customer over a dispute, Switzer drove himself to a remote area near Glendale, California and committed suicide. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Aw Miss Crabtree, you can call me Chubsy Ubsy. They also acted together four years later in one of those Lassie films. Harold was married to Beverly Osso for six years, and they share three children, Judith Ann, Tony Frederick, and Teddy Berton. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. United States of America. Arguably, this ranks among Datalounge's most depressing threads. English Try again later. . Carlton "Carl" "Alfalfa" Dean Switzer (Paris, 7 aot 1927 - mission Hills, 21 janvier 1959) Ce fut un acteur tats-Unis.. Il est connu pour ses apparitions comme enfant acteur et le personnage principal dans le rle de Alfalfa (ou Alfa Alfa ), connu dans Film srie de une trentaine d'annes notre Gang (Les petits coquins).Il a poursuivi sa carrire d'acteur, mme comme un . He then was cast in the comedy flick 'On Our Merry Way' as well as the drama flick 'State of the Union' in the year 1948. [4] They divorced in 1957. He didnt have to kill him.. . cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Carl coped with drugs and alcohol, and it all came to a head in 1959. Carl Switzer (left) as Alfalfa and George McFarland as Spanky in the 1938 film Canned Fishing | Photo: Getty Images, While at the tour, Harold and Carl performed one of their numbers and impressed Hal Roach, who invited them for auditions. After leaving the series in 1940, Switzer struggled to find substantial roles owing to typecasting. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." "Lance Switzer." Corrigan said they heard emergency sirens as Piott begged for his life, and that he thought this was the only reason Stiltz did not kill Piott. With his freckled face and sporting a prominent cowlick, Carl was a natural attraction. [8], Tom Corrigan's account differed significantly from his stepfather's. . He was in a room with a group of men when a man with a trained bear showed up. In many ways the episode is a foreshadowing of the real life of the actor, Carl The oldest brother died in 1922. He also did behind the scenes work on Laugh In. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. He reprised his "Alfalfa" character, complete with comically sour vocals, in PRC's Gas House Kids comedies in 1946 and 1947. [citation needed]. His first role after leaving the series was as a Boy Scout in I Love You Again (1940) starring William Powell and Myrna Loy. It was a tough time for me . He appeared in a total of sixty-one episodes of Our Gang, delighting theater . He still talked big. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. Description. He was named Carl Dean after a member of the Switzer family and many relatives on his grandmother's side (respectively). ^ Funny. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Stiltz confronted them with the revolver, which Switzer grabbed while Piott crowned Stiltz with the clock. His character was one of the most memorable characters ever portrayed in the series. Besides sharing a mom, the siblings also met their deaths in similar tragic circumstances. He also had a run-in with the law. because Freddie was so pissed that George stole his date. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. McFarland recalled that Switzer seemed restless, and he . To use this feature, use a newer browser. He just grew up. The same year, he played Frankie Snead on the radio series 'Big Town Scandal'. Tommy had just walked out the front door when he heard another shot. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Also in 1958, Carl agreed to train a Treeing Walker Coonhound for friend and sometimes business partner Moses Bud Stiltz. Dont miss out! He was sentenced to a year probation and paid a $225 fine (about $2,040 in 2021). Please reset your password. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Roach spotted Carl's undeniable talent. We have set your language to Later in his career, Switzer's acting roles were limited to bit parts . [italic] What's It All About, Alfalfie ? Switzer then, according to Stiltz, threatened him with a knife and yelled, "I'm going to kill you!" If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Hal Roach, the studio head, once said of Hoskins, "I think Farina particularly was one of the finest natural actors we had in the Gang. Corrigan said Switzer entered the house first, followed by Jack Piott. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Besides sharing a mom, the siblings also met their deaths in similar tragic circumstances. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On January 24, 2001, Bud Stiltzs stepson, Tom Corrigan, came forward with another version of Switzers death. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. They had a son together but divorced in 1957. Please complete the process by verifying your email address. He borrowed some hunting dogs from an acquaintance named Moses "Bud" Stiltz. During 1939 and 1940, he reprised his role as Alfalfa in the Gang's shorts 'Duel Personalities', 'Clown Princes', 'Time Out for Lessons', 'Alfalfa's Double', 'Good Bad Boys' and 'Goin' Fishin''. . Switzer began his career as a child actor in the mid-1930s appearing in the Our Gang short subjects series as Alfalfa, one of the series' most popular and best-remembered characters. His life was cut short during a justifiable homicide episode, and three kids witnessed the tragedy. She was drunk. In 1956, he co-starred in The Bowery Boys film Dig That Uranium followed by a bit part as a Hebrew slave in Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments. We have set your language to Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Carl Alfalfa Switzer, the child star actor, Alfalfa in "Our Gang" did not live until his old age. [5] They divorced in 1957. Switzer and Collingwood divorced a year later. Switzer struck Stiltz over the head with a large clock, at which point Switzer retrieved his .38-caliber revolver. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. Relatives. Tom Corrigan was Crash Corrigans son, and later, stepson to Bud Stiltz. He was 42. He then went on to co-star in the comedy 'Reg'lar Fellers'.After this, he had supporting roles in the movies 'Johnny Doughboy', 'Mrs. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. "Death of a Little Rascal: After 40 years, eyewitness tells how Alfalfa died". Two years later, he became a part of the crime flick 'The Defiant Ones'. Stiltz's account of the event was one of self-defense, testifying that Switzer had banged on his front door, yelling "Let me in, or I'll kick in the door." He and his brother Harold became famous in their hometown for their musical talent and performances. The last time I saw Carl was 1957. I had no idea. In the 1950s, Switzer turned to television. Switzer continued to appear in films in various supporting roles, including in Johnny Doughboy (1942), Going My Way (1944), and The Great Mike (1944). In 1959, he died at age 31 from a gunshot wound by an acquaintance during an argument over $50 owed to him. Switzer always goes the extra mile when it comes to his children. Carl Switzer decided to train a hunting dog for an individual named Moses Samuel Stiltz. In the 1950s, he had numerous brushes with the law, and two marriages that broke up, followed by appearances in a series of forgettable movies and bit parts, often unaccredited. ^ I believe he said "Lothario," not "Othello.". Wrong username or password. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. The dog ran away while chasing a bear and Stiltz insisted Switzer either return the dog or pay him its value. Ensued between Carl Switzer & # x27 ; s acting roles were limited to bit.. 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