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Lew Anderson was an American actor, musician, and comedian. He was best known for his role as Clarabell the Clown on the Howdy Doody Show. He was born in Kirkman, Iowa, on May 7, 1922. Anderson began his career as a musician, playing the trombone in the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then moved to New York City and began performing in Broadway musicals. He made his television debut in 1948 on the Howdy Doody Show, where he played Clarabell the Clown. He continued to appear on the show until it ended in 1960. Anderson also appeared in several films, including The Producers, The Muppet Movie, and The Muppets Take Manhattan. He also had a recurring role on the television series The Golden Girls. Anderson was married to actress and singer, Joan McCracken, from 1951 until her death in 1961. He died on May 9, 2006, at the age of 84. At the time of his death, Anderson had an estimated net worth of $2 million. He earned his wealth through his acting and musical career.

Popular As Lewis Burr Anderson
Occupation actor
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 7 May, 1922
Birthday 7 May
Birthplace Kirkman, Iowa, USA
Date of death 14 May, 2006
Died Place Hawthorne, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Lew Anderson's Wife?

His wife is Margaret (Peggy) George (18 August 1991 - 14 May 2006) ( his death) ( 2 children), Lee Anderson (? - ?) ( divorced)

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Wife Margaret (Peggy) George (18 August 1991 - 14 May 2006) ( his death) ( 2 children), Lee Anderson (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Lew Anderson Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Lew Anderson worth at the age of 84 years old? Lew Anderson’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Lew Anderson's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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1947

He was an actor, known for The Howdy Doody Show (1947), The New Howdy Doody Show (1976) and It's Howdy Doody Time (1987). He was married to Margaret (Peggy) George and Lee Anderson.

1940

In the late 1940s, he joined a singing group out of Chicago called the Honey Dreamers that appeared on radio and early television programs such as "The Ed Sullivan Show."

1922

Lew Anderson was born on May 7, 1922 in Kirkman, Iowa, USA as Lewis Burr Anderson.