In r23 he looks just like a guy I knew in high school who was a scary, aggressive asshole. A system error has occurred. Carl Switzer Popularity . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. 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. At that time, Roach was putting up the cast for a new show titled "Our Gang.". Meet Jean Smart's 2 . The Life Summary of George Frederick. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA. . Alcohol and "trouble with the law" followed after he became an adult. Their struggle caused the gun to discharge and almost shoot Tom Corrigan, Stiltz's 14-year-old stepson. He may have come from Paris, Illinois, but he wasn't a farmer! Most Popular #20553. Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was born on August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois, USA as Carl Dean Switzer. For another, Tom Corrigan, Stiltzs stepson, told a different version of what happened on that Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Carl Switzer was unhappy with being out $50 since the dog was not his but belonged to Stiltz. Switzer always goes the extra mile when it comes to his children. However, Carl developed a reputation for being abrasive and difficult on the set. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. The show was a favorite across the nation, and many parents were dying to get their own children to appear on the show. Although Carl and George got along fine, their fathers argued constantly over salaries and screen time. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. There's an interesting story about him later on when he became an adult. Corrigan said he saw a closed penknife at Switzer's side, which he presumed fell out of his pocket or his hand. Switzer had agreed to train a hunting dog for Moses Samuel Stiltz. Both Switzer brothers appeared together for the first time in the 1935 short, Beginners Luck. There is little information regarding what he did after starring in bit-part roles on "Our Gang." In 1967, Harold killed a customer over a dispute. In the end, a jury ruled the incident justifiable homicide, with Stiltz walking away free. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Failed to report flower. because Freddie was so pissed that George stole his date. He's the guy who opens the gym floor in It's a Wonderful Life. Harold was given two nicknames, "Slim" and "Deadpan", while Carl was dubbed "Alfalfa".[2]. Immediate Family: Daughter of Lelo Paul Collingwood and Faye Collingwood. 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. We have set your language to Switzer's last starring roles were in a brief series of imitation Bowery Boys films. Tom Corrigan was Crash Corrigans son, and later, stepson to Bud Stiltz. He later became a dog breeder and hunting guide. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Carl Switzer (1011)? Some of these jobs included stints as a bartender and hunting guide. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? However, Switzer was known for being abrasive and difficult on the set. The former child actor bled out and was dead when he reached the hospital. Leave a message for others who see this profile. He started his acting career as a child artist, appearing as Alfalfa in the Our Gang short subjects. Racing lost a great man, husband, son, father and race car driver. 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. I had no idea. He was born Carl Dean Switzer in Paris, Illinois on August 7, 1927. November 29, 2004 (74) Kansas, United States. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Harold had two nicknames, Slim and Deadpan, while Carl became Alfalfa.. However, none of these other accounts have stood the test of time. . Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Add to your scrapbook. After leaving "Our Gang," Carl took up more minor roles in films and television. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Their musical talent and performances made them popular in their hometown, of Paris, Illinois. After quitting the show, Harold did not pursue an acting career. So that's how we'll refer to him. They had a son together but divorced in 1957. He told me he was helping to run the farm, but he finally had to put a radio on the tractor while he was out there plowing. Switzer and Collingwood divorced a year later. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. . He was just a bratty little kid. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Like many of his Little Rascals co-stars, Carl Switzer more popularly known as Alfalfa had a really difficult time transitioning from child star to more adult roles. 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 always a motherfucking asshole. Stiltz confronted them with the revolver, which Switzer grabbed while Piott crowned Stiltz with the clock. Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer. Source: Tumblr. 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. George "Spanky" McFarland was the nominal star of the Our Gang series. Aw Miss Crabtree, you can call me Chubsy Ubsy. Documentary about Alfalfa's life, with new details suggesting his death by gunshot was most likely not accidental. The same year, he acted in the movies Gas House Kids and Courage of Lassie. He played the young man that opens the floor, uncovering the pool, at the dance in "It's a Wonderful Life". You need a Find a Grave account to continue. "He was more of a part-time hunting guide," says his son, Lance. Please reset your password. Their exploits made their parents exceedingly proud. Their lack of funds was worsened with Frederick's incapacitation after he accidentally shot himself in the foot, leading to amputation. However, with Carl facing hard times, he visited Stiltz in the company of his friend, Jack Piott. He was sentenced to one year's probation. based on information from your browser. Corrigan said his stepfather lied in his account of the event before the coroner's jury. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Lance Switzer is the son of Carl Switzer. Since Carl's demise, there have been different accounts of his death. Corrigan's mother, Rita Corrigan, opened the door to find a drunk Switzer, complaining about a perceived month-old debt and demanding repayment. Try again later. (The Los Angeles Times claims that it was Stiltz who offered the reward.) he was one of famous actor (1927-1959) with the age years old group. Corrigan said he agreed to, but he was never called before the court. [8], Tom Corrigan's account differed significantly from his stepfather's. Born In 1927 . We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. She drank and read to escape, family members say. Character: Alfalfa Switzer Birthday: August 7, 1927 Place of Birth: Paris, Illinois Date of Death: January 21, 1959 Place of Death: Mission Hills, California First Short: Beginner's Luck Last Short: Kiddie Kure Number of Shorts: 61 History: Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer was lucky to be one of the most famous Little Rascals in the Our Gang series. He says Othello. Re: Robert Blake, Bobby Blake, Michael James "Mickey" Gubitosi. Carl Switzer Is A Member Of . Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, George McFarland as Spanky and Tommy Bond as Butch in "Glove Taps," an episode of "Our Gang" comedy later known as "The Little Rascals" which aired on February 20, 1937 | Photo: Getty Images. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Tom Corrigan told Colleen Cason, It was more like murder., "According to his bride, money was scarce because Alfie never learned to read. 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Two years later, he became a part of the crime flick 'The Defiant Ones'. I read he liked to piss on the lighting equipment on the set of The Little Rascals so that when lights were turned on it filled the set with his stench. A son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (now Eldridge), was born to them that year. I need a long, hot purifying shower after reading all of the above. This browser does not support getting your location. He was born on August 7, 1927 at Paris, Illinois, United States. He said he then saw his stepfather shove Piott against the kitchen counter and threaten to kill him too. Failed to remove flower. [2] Alfalfa also sported a cowlick. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. During the struggle, the gun accidentally went off. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Tommy had just walked out the front door when he heard another shot. Mother of Private. Portrait of Carl Switzer as Alfalfa for "The Little Rascals" series, originally know as "Our Gang" dated December 5, 1936 | Photo: Getty Images. Carl Dean Switzer, the actor who as a child played Alfalfa in the Our Gang comedy film series, dies at age 31 in a fight, allegedly about money, in a Mission Hills, California, home.Alfalfa, the . Carl Switzer decided to train a hunting dog for an individual named Moses Samuel Stiltz. It was January 21, 1959. In his 1946 resume, he referred to the films generically as "M-G-M short product".[2]. I was starting a tour of theme parks and county fairs in the Midwest. Last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:29, "Pretty Prairie's 'Rascal':Carl Switzer, best known as Alfalfa on and off the "Little Rascals" set, had Kansas connection", "The Life and Death of Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer,", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carl_%22Alfalfa%22_Switzer&oldid=1140352216, Episode: "George Gets Call from Unknown Victor", This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 18:29. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Though differing accounts of the event exist, all agree that Stiltz was struck over the left side of his head with a glass clock. Resend Activation Email. Oct 17, 2011. The brothers first appeared in the 1935 Our Gang short Beginner's Luck. He died at age 31, shot during an argument with someone over a small amount of money (fifty dollars). Spanky used to do things to poor Alfalfa. After leaving the series in 1940 . Carl Switzer (Carl Dean Switzer) Switzer was born in Paris, Illinois, the second son and last of the four children of George Frederick Switzer and his wife Gladys C. Shanks, both of German ancestry. It was more like murder, Corrigan told reporters in 2001. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American actor, professional dog breeder and hunting guide. Back then, the average movie goer would have gotten the reference. "42 Years Ago: A friend recalls the death of Our Gang's Alfalfa". By the end of 1937, Switzer's "Alfalfa" had surpassed the series' nominal star, George "Spanky" McFarland, in popularity. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21452451/diantha-musette-switzer_eldridge. He married Diantha Collingwood in 1954 and had a son named Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer before divorcing in . Required fields are marked *. Unfortunately, the dog disappeared after running after a bear. Please go ahead and add whatever else that you want with my blessings! Hollywood is notoriously unkind to former child actors after they have grown up. Of course, Tommy Corrigan wasnt 14 any more. Try again later. The same year, Switzer worked in the biblical epic film titled 'The Ten Commandments' as well as in the war film titled 'Between Heaven and Hell'. What a piece of shit loser! His image has appeared on almost every form of . 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''. After World War II, he played in "The Gas House Kids" (1946), and other Gas House Kids sequel movies. Some people couldn't cope. He claims that Switzer was drunk at the . . Despite not facing Carl's problems due to being a child star, Harold had his own issues. Corrigan further said that an LAPD detective interviewed him and asked if he would testify at the inquest. A son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (now Eldridge), was born early that year in Garden City. He reprised his "Alfalfa" character, complete with comically sour vocals, in PRC's Gas House Kids comedies in 1946 and 1947. [6] The gunman was never caught. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Oops, we were unable to send the email. A young Carl Switzer on "Our Gang" | Photo: Getty Images. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Investigators found it under Switzers body at the crime scene. George "Spanky" McFarland, Darla Hood, and Carl Switzer as "Alfalfa" in Our Gang Follies of 1938. This browser does not support getting your location. When I came through town, he heard about it and called. That's why they end up completely fucked up. 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. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang.Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. A critic said "it was a sad ending for someone who'd brought so much laughter to others. Switzer didnt have the money to pay for the dog. Switzer was ordered to pay a $225 fine (more than $2,100 today). Try again later. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was probably passed around in Hollywood in order to stay in pictures and that messed him up. Login to find your connection. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. His son, Justin Lance Collingwood-Switzwer (aka "Lance Switzer"), is a small time theater actor. Eight-year-old Harold and six-year-old Carl Switzer jumped up on one of the tables and began singing. . Justin later took on the last name of Eldridge during his mother's marriage to Richard Eldridge. Harold and Carl Switzer were not just siblings. On January 21, 1959, Switzer told Stiltz that he should pay him the reward money. Yet, despite the confusion surrounding his demise, its tragic nature remains obvious.. Carl had an older brother named Harold Switzer. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The two arrived at Stiltz's home in Mission Hills, at 10400 Columbus Avenue. Some features on this site require registration. 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. He was 14 years old at the time. The sirens were approaching. Still grieving over the loss of his son, Fred Switzer died of a heart attack in May 1960. He signed both brothers to appear in Our Gang. By this time Switzer was downplaying his earlier Our Gang work. He also shared a child named Gladys with Rose Lavon. People were beginning to forget about the former child star. Both sang and could play a number of instruments. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. Switzer never drew a knife, as Stiltz had claimed he had. He still talked big. Learn more about merges. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. A son was born early that year, and the couple was divorced later in 1956. He was sentenced to a year probation and paid a $225 fine (about $2,040 in 2021). Their son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (later Justin Lance Collingwood Elridge) was born that year. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Justin later took on the last name of Eldridge during his mother's marriage to Richard Eldridge. Your email address will not be published. "He didn't have to kill him," Corrigan said decades later.[9]. The dog ran away while chasing a bear and Stiltz insisted Switzer either return the dog or pay him its value. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. "Lance Switzer." He was fatally shot by an acquaintance in a dispute over money in January 1959. His son's name is Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer. They also acted together four years later in one of those Lassie films. ^ Alfalfa's son Lance is also a fat lighting director. He died on January 21, 1959, the victim of a killer's bullet as he and another man argued over a lost hunting dog. Lelo was the owner of Collingwood Grain, a large grain industry company. I had to put in 2004 in order to get the file open. August 7 Actor #6. Later on, he got featured in the flicks 'Rosie the Riveter', 'Going My Way', 'The Great Mike' and 'Together Again'.Switzer played the role of Freddie Othello in the Christmas film 'It's a Wonderful Life' in 1946. The loss of his $50 did not sit well with Switzer. Harold and Carl were gifted singers, and this talent proved to be an outlet for their parents to make money. I think he was a fug kid who became handsome as an adult. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." He could cry great big tears in just a few seconds. He told 'Alfalfa' to put his face near the bear just to show him that the bear was tame and wouldn't hurt him. Sometimes he feels guilty because the marriage didn't work out and I look at him like he's nuts. The next year, he had a supporting role in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The two were headed for the door when Stiltz then fired the fatal shot. Please try again later. There was an error deleting this problem. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Switzer struck Stiltz over the head with a large clock, at which point Switzer retrieved his .38-caliber revolver. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Carl Alfalfa Switzer, the child star actor, Alfalfa in "Our Gang" did not live until his old age. Switzer and Collingwood divorced a year later. 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 . You probably known him better as Alfalfa in the Our Gang comedies, later released on television as The Little Rascals. He would later become known as "Alfalfa", a character he played on the Hal Roach produced series of film shorts called Our Gang, known later in syndication as The Little Rascals. . He was American by nationality. The threat was followed by a struggle that began with one of the men, Switzer or Piott, striking Stiltz with the clock. He Loved Music. Drag images here or select from your computer for Diantha Musette Diana Collingwood Switzer Eldridge memorial. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Shame he couldn't work well with people or he might've gone further in Hollywood. . Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. In 1959, he died at age 31 from a gunshot wound by an acquaintance during an argument over $50 owed to him. I agree he had BDF for days. Yeah, things are much better now that we let the mentally ill sit in the oval office instead. When Switzers stint with Our Gang ended in 1940, he continued to act but not frequently and often in uncredited bit parts. Born on August 8, 1927 in U.S, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer started his career as actor (1927-1959) . Carl had married this girl whose father owned a pretty good size farm near Wichita. Failed to remove flower. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. 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. [quote] Most likely he was mentally ill, but back then no one looked into those sorts of things until things got so wild there was no other alternative, and then they just threw them into a mental institution and doped them up. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was 42. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Switzer suffered severe internal bleeding and was pronounced dead on arrival when taken to the hospital. Ancestry of Carl "Alfalfa" SWITZER By April Robbins November 16, 2001 at 12:06:22. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. The following year, he starred as Alfalfa in the comedy films Gas House Kids Go West and Gas House Kids in Hollywood respectively. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. In the history of celebrity murder stories, one case that confounded many is the death of actor Carl Switzer. Carl Dean Switzer "Alfalfa . wasn't he also a low-level bagman for the mob, too? Jack cried and begged for his life. Switzer then pulled a hunting knife and threatened to kill Stiltz. In 1956, their son Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer was born. He died on 21 January 1959, in Mission . Anybody who ever saw him on Carson during his "Baretta' days saw he had issues. Also discover more details information about Current Net worth as well as Monthly/Year Salary, Expense, Income Reports! It's a shame he couldn't make hay while the sun shone and find real success. Diantha, or Dian, Collingwood was briefly the wife of Carl Switzer between 1954 and 1957. The slaying, which took place at 10400 Columbus Avenue in the San Fernando Valley, was . But he was a gas on that show. Hello. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Mission Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Switzer continued to appear in films in various supporting roles, including in Johnny Doughboy (1942), Going My Way (1944), and The Great Mike (1944). Hello and thank you for registering. He appeared in a total of sixty-one episodes of Our Gang, delighting theater . Harold possessed limited acting abilities, and this made him not become as popular as his brother. Child stars, probably big risk of being molested by pedos. Was he the brother shown in a picture in White Christmas? 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. Please click here to register for free. Among his notable clients were Roy Rogers and Dale Evans (Switzer's son's godparents), James Stewart, and Henry Fonda. "Though not saddled with the same problems his younger brother was faced with due to being typecast as a "child star," Harold had his own problems. This time, Bud Stiltz backed off. (Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons) Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer was perhaps the most famous little rascal of the entire gang. Carl Switzer's personal life and career were slowly declining. The shooting was judged to be self-defense. You and I have different notions of "handsome," r23. However, he never had the success he enjoyed with "Our Gang. 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