Where is Carl Switzer today? Ethnicity, Salary, Nationality



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Carl Switzer was born in Paris, Illinois, on August 7, 1927. His parents were Otto Switzer and Edna (née Reifenberg) Switzer. He had two older brothers, Harold and Robert. His early education was at the Paris High School, where he excelled in sports. He was a talented athlete and played football, basketball, and track. After high school, he attended the University of Illinois on an athletic scholarship. He played football for the Illini and was a member of the team that won the 1947 Rose Bowl. He graduated from Illinois in 1951 with a degree in physical education.

Switzer’s career began as a child actor. He appeared in Our Gang (later known as The Little Rascals) from 1929 to 1931. He played the character of Alfalfa, the gang’s leader. In 1935, he appeared in the film Our Gang Follies of 1936. He also had roles in several other films, including The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938) and The Story of Alexander Graham Bell (1939).

After his acting career ended, Switzer became a successful businessman. He owned a real estate company and a construction company. He also worked as a producer and director for television and film. In the 1970s, he directed episodes of the television series The Waltons. He also produced and directed the film The Little Rascals Save the Day (2014), a sequel to the Our Gang films.

Switzer was married three times. His first wife was actress Beverly Washburn, with whom he had two children. His second wife was actress Darlene Conley. His third wife was actress Barbara Stuart. He also had a relationship with actress Marilyn Monroe.

Switzer died on January 21, 1959, in Los Angeles, California, from a gunshot wound. The coroner ruled his death a homicide.

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia