A sister Janice was born in 1923 and a brother Harold was born in 1925. Actor: Second Childhood. November 29, 2004 (74) Kansas, United States. Seems like he enjoyed killing animals, which is usually not a sign of a nice person. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Resend Activation Email. Carl had an older brother named Harold Switzer. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Seems some of these "little rascals" grew up to become legit rascals: Alfalfa, Beckett, Robert Blake Alfalfa has BDF for days in that pic R23. He was 31. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. After quitting the show, Harold did not pursue an acting career. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang.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. These relatives encouraged the Switzers to take their boys on one of the Hollywood studio tours. Oct 17, 2011. SWITZER - Friends of Carl E. Switzer, who died Friday, March 2, 2018, will be received from noon until 3 and 6 to 8 p.m . GREAT NEWS! He Loved Music. An error has occured while loading the map. Carl Switzer Popularity . He married Diantha Musette Collingwood in 1954, in Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada, United States. If only he'd had an IG account to share the travails of faded child stardom, as I do, he might have survived.. His name was Freddie. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Otherwise, he threatened to kick the door in. Switzer slid down a wall with a surprised look on his face. Again, Carl requested the $50, but Stiltz insisted he was not giving him a dime. After the gun's accidental discharge that almost hit Corrigan, Switzer turned to Piott and said they needed to leave. This prompted Stiltz to retrieve his firearm, which Switzer grabbed for. He still talked big. What things? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Following a public tour, 8-year-old Harold and 6-year-old Carl entered the Hal Roach Studio's open-to-the-public cafeteria, the Our Gang Caf, and began an impromptu performance. In 2002, it was revealed that Switzer's son's name is Lance, per his cousin's statement on ancestry.com. According to a witness who was a young teen at the time, Alfalfa wasn't killed in self defense: The truth, or the closest thing to it, wasnt disclosed until 2001, when a reporter took the testimony of a 14-year-old boy. 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. Harold "Slim" Switzer is interred at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California, alongside his brother Carl.". He had three siblings: sister Janice, brother Harold, and . Add to your scrapbook. "Alfalfa made most of his money between the ages of seven and twelve. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Drag images here or select from your computer for Diantha Musette Diana Collingwood Switzer Eldridge memorial. [quote] Switzer played the role of Freddie Othello in the Christmas film It's a Wonderful Life in 1946. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Hollywood is notoriously unkind to former child actors after they have grown up. Hello. Two years later, he became a part of the crime flick 'The Defiant Ones'. 1. [2], In early 1954, Switzer went on a blind date with Diantha Collingwood (19302004), also known as Dian or Diana. Stiltz shared the home with his wife, Rita Corrigan, and his stepchildren. In January 1958, Switzer . ^ Wow, that Scotty Beckett was a piece of work himself. To make ends meet, he worked odd jobs. Heiress of the grain elevator empire Collingwood Grain, Inc. and first wife of murdered Our Gang actor Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer who met and married the troubled child star on a blind date in Las Vegas, Nevada in 1954 and became the mother of his only known son Justin Lance Collingwood-Switzer, but the marriage lasted less than two years, ending in divorce in 1956. 1956. Harold was given two nicknames, "Slim" and "Deadpan", while Carl was dubbed "Alfalfa".[2]. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. He was the son of actor Ray "Crash" Corrigan and Bud Stiltz's stepson. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Investigators found it under Switzers body at the crime scene. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Carl Switzer Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. Both sang and could play a number of instruments. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. He became famous for portraying Alfalfa in the film series "Our Gang" during the 1930s. Failed to delete memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Stiltz was unsympathetic towards Switzer, firm in his demands that the former child star must either return his dog or pay him the equivalent of the dog's value. Year should not be greater than current year. The dining room walls were . Lance Switzer is the son of Carl Switzer. Justin later took on the last name of Eldridge during his mother's marriage to Richard Eldridge. In r23 he looks just like a guy I knew in high school who was a scary, aggressive asshole. Birth. Find out more about Harold and his younger brother. He would often play cruel jokes on the other actors and hold up filming with his antics. Enter a grandparent's name. In 1956, their son Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer was born. He is best remembered for his role of 'Alfalfa' in the "Our Gang" series of comedies. Stiltz fired and shot Switzer in the groin, damaging an artery that caused massive internal bleeding. You probably known him better as Alfalfa in the Our Gang comedies, later released on television as The Little Rascals. Relatives. Their musical talent and performances made them popular in their hometown, of Paris, Illinois. Carl Dean Switzer was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. However, with Carl facing hard times, he visited Stiltz in the company of his friend, Jack Piott. Switzer and Collingwood divorced a year later. At this point, Switzer seemed to realize things were out of control. 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. He later became a dog breeder and hunting guide. They had a son together but divorced in 1957. The oldest brother died in 1922. Carl Switzer was born in Paris, Illinois in 1927. However, he never had the success he enjoyed with "Our Gang. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Description. HAROLD SWITZER: ALFALFA'S BROTHER. The fight became deadly and Stiltz shot Switzer in the groin. Some features on this site require a subscription. A system error has occurred. . To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Wife of Richard Roswell Eldridge. Carl Alfalfa Switzer and Elizabeth Taylor led in song by Catherine Doucet in a scene from the film "There's One Born Every Minute" circa 1942. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Tom Corrigan was Crash Corrigans son, and later, stepson to Bud Stiltz. The couple got along well and married later on. R14 Sheesh all you want. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 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. Login to find your connection. He was the third and youngest son of four children born to Gladys Schanks and George Switzer. By the late fifties, Carl Switzer had few acting jobs. George Spanky McFarland was the nominal star of the Our Gang series. Off-screen, he had the image of a problem child, playing pranks on his fellow child actors, and much was made in the press of his having fights with the other child actors. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. Carl Switzer. He says Othello. [10] During the inquest regarding Switzer's death, it was revealed that what was reported as a "hunting knife" was in fact a penknife. It was a tough time for me . Carl Switzer was an American actor, professional dog breeder, and hunting guide . However, records show he operated a Speed Queen Company franchise, installing and servicing dryers and washers. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Collingwood had moved with her mother and sister to California in 1953 because her sister wanted to become an actress. We hadn't seen each other since we left the 'Gang.' How did Carl Switzer die? Dian is 22 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 24 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 24 degrees from Candice Bergen, 28 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 20 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 33 degrees from Whitney Houston, 25 degrees from Hayley Mills, 21 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 22 degrees from Lisa Presley, 24 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 20 degrees from Bill Veeck and 27 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. In the 1954 musical film White Christmas, his photo was used to depict "Freckle-Faced Haynes, the Dog-Faced Boy", an army buddy of lead characters Wallace and Davis (played by Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye) who was also the brother of the female leads the Haynes Sisters, played by Rosemary Clooney and Vera-Ellen. Harold also appeared in some of the Our Gang episodes, mostly as an extra. Alcohol and "trouble with the law" followed after he became an adult. They attended Redmon Elementary School and enjoyed picnicking and swimming during their leisure time. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Carlton Dean Switzer, noto anche con lo pseudonimo di Alfalfa (Paris, 7 agosto 1927 - Mission Hills, 21 gennaio 1959), stato un attore statunitense.. conosciuto per le sue apparizioni come attore bambino e personaggio principale, nel ruolo di "Alfalfa" (o "Alfa Alfa"), nel noto serial cinematografico degli anni trenta . Stiltz did not pay Carl's request any attention as he felt the dog got lost in his care. Help us build the largest biographies collection on the web! Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. August 7 Actor #6. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. And then I never saw him again. So that's how we'll refer to him. based on information from your browser. After their performance, Carl was given a lead role while Harold was offered a part but not as prestigious as that of his younger brother. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder and guide. The former child actor bled out and was dead when he reached the hospital. Thanks for your help! He's the guy who opens the gym floor in It's a Wonderful Life. Switzer then pulled a hunting knife and threatened to kill Stiltz. This time, Bud Stiltz backed off. [4], In 1956, with his money running out and Diantha pregnant, his mother-in-law offered them a farm near Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Failed to remove flower. Death. ^ I believe he said "Lothario," not "Othello.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. Try again later. Corrigan's mother, Rita Corrigan, opened the door to find a drunk Switzer, complaining about a perceived month-old debt and demanding repayment. He said he then saw his stepfather shove Piott against the kitchen counter and threaten to kill him too. By this time Switzer was downplaying his earlier Our Gang work. ). Although Carl and George got along fine, their fathers argued constantly over salaries and screen time. Producer Hal Roach saw the duos performance. It is not widely known but Alfalfa (Carl Switzer) from the Our Gang comedies had an older. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." He told 'Alfalfa' to put his face near the bear just to show him that the bear was tame and wouldn't hurt him. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is a problem with your email/password. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. His life was cut short during a justifiable homicide episode, and three kids witnessed the tragedy. He also guest-starred in an episode of the American science fiction anthology series Science Fiction Theatre and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. [6] The gunman was never caught. For another, Tom Corrigan, Stiltzs stepson, told a different version of what happened on that Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Carl Switzer was interred at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California. In the history of celebrity murder stories, one case that confounded many is the death of actor Carl Switzer. Stiltz confronted them with the revolver, which Switzer grabbed while Piott crowned Stiltz with the clock. It's a problem that's plagued young performers since pretty much the advent of movies, but Carl would try to make the best of the hand he was dealt though it would all ultimately have a tragic end . Is the picture at R23 a young Cosmo Kramer ? To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. News of Harold and Carl's Hollywood success reached their hometown of Illinois, and they were greatly celebrated there. He was the son of George Frederick Switzer (father) and Gladys C. Shanks (mother). Someone found the dog and brought it to the bar where Switzer was working as a bartender. 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. Switzer always goes the extra mile when it comes to his children. ^ Alfalfa's son Lance is also a fat lighting director. After leaving the series in 1940 . The slaying, which took place at 10400 Columbus Avenue in the San Fernando Valley, was . A guy who orders hard drinks to get drunk fast. When questioned by the police, Stiltz narrated the incident and said he was only defending himself from Carl when he shot him. You and I have different notions of "handsome," r23. Carl Dean "Alfalfa" Switzer, who was born in Paris, Illinois, on August 7, 1927, is best remembered as "Alfalfa" on The Little Rascals (originally known as Our Gang)--Spanky's skinny, freckle-faced sidekick with the irrepressible cowlick, and off-key singing voice. . Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. When Carl Dean Switzer was born on 7 August 1927, in Paris, Edgar, Illinois, United States, his father, George Frederick Switzer, was 22 and his mother, Pamela Gladys Shanks, was 23. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The dog was then found by a man who returned it to Switzer who paid him the reward and also bought him $15 worth of drinks. . 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. He was the Redmond O'Neal of his day - an neglected punk, a ruffian, a sociopath, a criminal. He married Diantha Collingwood in 1954 and had a son named Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer before divorcing in 1957. . Gladys and Frederick's friends believed their kids were future stars and encouraged them to take the boys to Hollywood to seek fame and fortune. This week, Im going to tell you about the death of Carl Switzer. Then he saw Alfalfa, looking surprised as he fell back against the wall and slid to the floor, shot in the groin. The dog ran away while chasing a bear and Stiltz insisted Switzer either return the dog or pay him its value. Still grieving over the loss of his son, Fred Switzer died of a heart attack in May 1960. . I need a long, hot purifying shower after reading all of the above. He dodged a bullet on that one! Mother of Private. Liked by Lance C Switzer I'm excited to share that I have started a new position as an Industrial Engineering Manager at C.H. He didnt have to kill him.. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Try again later. 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 suffered severe internal bleeding and was pronounced dead on arrival when taken to the hospital. Eight-year-old Harold and six-year-old Carl Switzer jumped up on one of the tables and began singing. "________________________________________________________________________A little known fact, that even I did not know.. Carl Switzer( Alfalfa, from the Our Gang shorts), was born as Carl Dean Switzer on August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois, USA, to George Frederick Switzer and Gladys C. Shanks. He was 42. Although Carl was an experienced singer and musician, his character Alfalfa was often called upon to sing off-key renditions of popular songs for comic effect, most often those of Bing Crosby. After committing the heinous act, it is reported that he drove to a remote area near Glendale, California, and killed himself. Please click here to update your account with a username and password. Stiltz described the ensuing events as follows. Born on August 8, 1927 in U.S, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer started his career as actor (1927-1959) . Ancestry of Carl "Alfalfa" SWITZER By April Robbins November 16, 2001 at 12:06:22. Spanky used to do things to poor Alfalfa. Carl Alfalfa Switzer, the child star actor, Alfalfa in "Our Gang" did not live until his old age. It was more like murder, Corrigan told reporters in 2001. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Carl Alfalfa Switzer I found on Findagrave.com. Switzer said he was going to beat up Stiltz, and Stiltz confronted Switzer with a .38-caliber revolver in his hand. If so, login to add it. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. The sirens were approaching. When George Frederick Switzer was born on 16 April 1905, in Edgar, Illinois, United States, his father, David Andrew Switzer, was 54 and his mother, Jemima W Price, was 32. She was the daughter of Lelo and Faye Collingwood, and a heiress to the grain elevator empire Collingwood Grain. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. Over 42 years later, in January 2001, a third witness came forward and gave his version. Was he the brother shown in a picture in White Christmas? He managed to be married long enough to sire an offspring but the mother changed the kid's surname and distanced him from Carl. Carl Switzer: American actor (born: 1927, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, USA - died: 1959, Mission Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA), Occupations: Actor . I though Alfalfa was his only role then he disappeared into a sad, anonymous life. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again later. Sorry! Besides sharing a mom, the siblings also met their deaths in similar tragic circumstances. Because he died the same day as Cecil B. DeMille, his death received only minor notice in most newspapers, as DeMille's obituary dominated the columns. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Of all the kids, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer was a goofy looking kid with freckles, greasy hair and a cowlick. 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. ", Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, George McFarland as Spanky, Billie Thomas as Buckwheat and Eugene Lee as Porky in "Framing Youth," circa September 11, 1937. Between 1952 and 1955, he made six appearances on The Roy Rogers Show. The next year, he had a supporting role in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Immediate Family: Daughter of Lelo Paul Collingwood and Faye Collingwood. . In 1940, he left the show at age 12 and appeared in minor roles in movie classics such as It's a Wonderful Life and The Ten Commandments. 1 Mar. 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. Take a look at Elizabeth Beauchamp , Solomon Turpin. It's a shame he couldn't make hay while the sun shone and find real success. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Carl Switzer decided to train a hunting dog for an individual named Moses Samuel Stiltz. Learn more about merges. He was also famous from other names as Alfalfa Switzer. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Verify and try again. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang.Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. The culprit, Moses . Last weeks blog featured George Trepal, a man with a genius-level IQ who poisoned his neighbors. Re: Robert Blake, Bobby Blake, Michael James "Mickey" Gubitosi. Have you taken a DNA test? Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? His parents spent it all. 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