Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer
Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 – January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder and guide. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang.
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| Full name at birth | Carl Dean Switzer
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| Claim to fame | `Alfalfa`
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| Date of birth | 7 August 1927
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| Place of birth | Paris, Illinois
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| Date of death | 21 January 1959
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| Age | 31 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Mission Hills, California
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| Cause of death | Gunshot wound
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| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery,Los Angeles, California
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- Enjoyed hunting, but mostly stayed out in the woods by himself enjoying nature.
- In Later Years, Carl lived at 5415 Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys, California. Although sadly, now, the original property is long gone replaced by a Two Story Stucco Apartment Building.
- In addition to acting, he worked as a bartender, dog trainer and fishing and hunting guide.
- His marriage lasted four months and produced a son. His family has always kept his son`s name secret.
- He had three older siblings, Harold Switzer, Janice "Genness" Genevieve and an older brother who died during childhood.
Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer is known for his role in the TV series The Little Rascals (1955) as Alfalfa (1955).
He is also known for his role in the film Barnyard Follies (1940) as Alfalfa.
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