This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Switzer then pulled a hunting knife and threatened to kill Stiltz. Stiltz then retreated to his bedroom and returned with a .38 caliber revolver. Robinson! Please click here to update your account with a username and password. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. ", Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, George McFarland as Spanky, Billie Thomas as Buckwheat and Eugene Lee as Porky in "Framing Youth," circa September 11, 1937. Well, let's just say Spanky really lived up to his name on this one. Investigators found it under Switzers body at the crime scene. At a tender age, Switzer started performing along with his brother Harold. But he was a gas on that show. He played the young man that opens the floor, uncovering the pool, at the dance in "It's a Wonderful Life". Now that you mention it, Alfalfa did have crazy eyes. He was the son of George Frederick Switzer (father) and Gladys C. Shanks (mother). Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He Loved Music. However, the dog ran off at some point, and either Stiltz or Switzer offered a reward for the return of the lost animal. "Death of a Little Rascal: After 40 years, eyewitness tells how Alfalfa died". Year should not be greater than current year. She drank and read to escape, family members say. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. When Carl turned six, his parents took him and his older siblings to California to visit family members living there. A son was born early that year, and the couple was divorced later in 1956. Immediate Family: Daughter of Lelo Paul Collingwood and Faye Collingwood. Besides sharing a mom, the siblings also met their deaths in similar tragic circumstances. In January 1958, Alfalfa was shot and wounded by an unknown assailant who was never caught. in Paris, Illinois , United States, Died on January 21, 1959 However, this never affected the siblings' relationship, as Harold was never bitter about being less talented than his brother. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. In 1934, the Switzers traveled to California to visit family. Gladys and Frederick struggled to raise their kids due to the Great Depression. There is little information regarding what he did after starring in bit-part roles on "Our Gang." site without all this bureaucratic nonsense, Carl Alfalfa Switzer, the child star actor, Alfalfa in "Our Gang" did not live until his old age. 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'. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American actor, professional dog breeder and hunting guide. 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( 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. [2], Switzer's tenure on Our Gang ended in 1940, when he was twelve. 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. . The former child actor bled out and was dead when he reached the hospital. our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer, Justin Lance Collingwood Eldrigde. 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. [5] They divorced in 1957. Coincidentally, one of Switzer's final acting roles was in the movie 'The Ten Commandments', the last flick which DeMille directed. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. 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. Corrigan said Switzer entered the house first, followed by Jack Piott. He was the older brother of gang member Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer , one of the series' most popular and best-remembered characters. Producer Hal Roach saw the duos performance. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. Try again later. By the late fifties, Carl Switzer had few acting jobs. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Carl borrowed the dogs to take some tourists on a bear-hunting trip. At that time, Roach was putting up the cast for a new show titled "Our Gang.". Heart goes out to the Wheldon family tonight. Login to find your connection. In 1987, former Our Gang co-star Spanky McFarland recalled a meeting with Switzer concerning the farm: "The last time I saw Carl was 1957. He was the third and youngest son of four children born to Gladys Schanks and George Switzer. He also had a run-in with the law. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Carl Alfalfa Switzer I found on Findagrave.com. 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 . The same year, he acted in the movies 'Gas House Kids and 'Courage of Lassie'. Even when she took the children with her to Little Rock, Ark., he remained active in their lives." My dad never lost focus on being a father. Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer, circa 1938. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Alfalfa (Carl Switzer) had an older brother, Harold! Switzer and a friend, photographer Jack Piott, went to the Stiltz home in Mission Hills to demand payment. "Alfalfa made most of his money between the ages of seven and twelve. First Name Carl #8. In 1987, former Our Gang co-star Spanky McFarland recalled a meeting with Switzer concerning the farm: The last time I saw Carl was 1957. Dont miss out! For several years, he operated a Speed Queen Company franchise, installing and servicing washers and dryers. [citation needed]. Sorry! Re: Robert Blake, Bobby Blake, Michael James "Mickey" Gubitosi. Hello and thank you for registering. Web. Switzer struck Stiltz over the head with a large clock, at which point Switzer retrieved his .38-caliber revolver. Carl Switzer was unhappy with being out $50 since the dog was not his but belonged to Stiltz. To make ends meet, he worked odd jobs. The bullet went through the ceiling and a fragment hit Corrigan in the leg. 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. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. Oops, we were unable to send the email. After committing the heinous act, it is reported that he drove to a remote area near Glendale, California, and killed himself. Yeah, things are much better now that we let the mentally ill sit in the oval office instead. His son, Justin Lance Collingwood-Switzwer (aka "Lance Switzer"), is a small time theater actor. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. He was the first son of his parents, George Frederick and Gladys C. Shanks Switzer. "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.". Learn more about merges. Here he is, out of "costume" with his mother. Nationality. His image has appeared on almost every form of . George was an inventor whose most noteworthy creation was the Allure Bust Development Device. Try again later. Their exploits made their parents exceedingly proud. Two years later, he became a part of the crime flick 'The Defiant Ones'. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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. Wrong username or password. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. He was the Redmond O'Neal of his day - an neglected punk, a ruffian, a sociopath, a criminal. R14 Sheesh all you want. We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. The producer of the studio was impressed after seeing their performance and signed them to appear in Our Gang productions. As a child, Carl Switzer physically injured other children and vandalized studio equipment on the Our Gang set. . In Bond's words, he and Switzer became good friends because "neither of us could replace the other since we played opposites." This prompted Stiltz to retrieve his firearm, which Switzer grabbed for. ^ Alfalfa knew a wild beast when he saw one. It is not widely known but Alfalfa (Carl Switzer) from the Our Gang comedies had an older. GREAT NEWS! Biographies.net. At this point, Switzer seemed to realize things were out of control. He just grew up. After Out Gang he never starred in anything but his filmography of bit parts was ling and steady until his death. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? He played cruel jokes on the other actors and often held up filming. A son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (now Eldridge), was born to them that year. Since Carl's demise, there have been different accounts of his death. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. This is a carousel with slides. Some of these jobs included stints as a bartender and hunting guide. There was an error deleting this problem. He survived that. Stiltz then shoved Piott against the kitchen counter and threatened to kill him, too. He was very bright but he needed help reading the scripts, Dian Collingwood recalled many years later.". He agreed but was never called. They divorced in 1957 and Diantha married Richard Rosswell "Ross" Elridge (1933-2007), who adopted and raised Lance as his own, and had two other children by him, sons Chris and Lee Elridge. He married Diantha Collingwood in 1954 and had a son named Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer before divorcing in . Some reports say he died due to a failed drug deal, while other accounts say Stiltz intentionally killed him. Documentary about Alfalfa's life, with new details suggesting his death by gunshot was most likely not accidental. You and I have different notions of "handsome," r23. Lance Switzer is the son of Carl Switzer. If so, login to add it. It was a tough time for me . Did he have BDF, too? To use this feature, use a newer browser. The Life Summary of George Frederick. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Failed to report flower. The following year, he starred as Alfalfa in the comedy films 'Gas House Kids Go West' and 'Gas House Kids in Hollywood' respectively. He was in a room with a group of men when a man with a trained bear showed up. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Switzer, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0842813/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VR29-NKH, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2H7N-5F7, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/2SFM-B5V, https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VM6V-G6N, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVVK-QZJ3, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRR-QPPJ, "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (, "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (, "United States Public Records, 1970-2009," database, FamilySearch (, "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (, "Find A Grave Index," database, FamilySearch (, "United States, GenealogyBank Obituaries, 1980-2014," database with images, FamilySearch (. He says Othello. So we had lunch. Carl Switzer with his wife and son. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. "42 Years Ago: A friend recalls the death of Our Gang's Alfalfa". However, they divorced in 1957. The same year, he acted in the movies Gas House Kids and Courage of Lassie. Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer/Sons Their son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (later Justin Lance Collingwood Elridge) was born that year. In r23 he looks just like a guy I knew in high school who was a scary, aggressive asshole. Aw Miss Crabtree, you can call me Chubsy Ubsy. In the history of celebrity murder stories, one case that confounded many is the death of actor Carl Switzer. R47 Tommy Bond was friends with Alfalfa as a kid but went behind the scenes and lived in Fresno most of his life. He appeared in a total of sixty-one episodes of Our Gang, delighting theater . ^ Funny. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. The map below shows the places where the ancestors of the famous person lived. 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 also guest-starred in an episode of the American science fiction anthology series Science Fiction Theatre and The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show. [3] Switzer's best friend among the Our Gang actors was Tommy Bond, who played his on-screen nemesis "Butch". By this time Switzer was downplaying his earlier Our Gang work. Unable to produce cash to settle the debt, Switzer took out ads in newspapers and put up fliers, offering a reward for the safe return of the animal. However, they divorced in 1957. Carl Switzer was born in Paris, Illinois in 1927. He reprised his "Alfalfa" character, complete with comically sour vocals, in PRC's Gas House Kids comedies in 1946 and 1947. Besides acting, Switzer bred and trained hunting dogs and guided hunting expeditions. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. Some time in late 1958 or early 1959, according to Film Daily, Switzer agreed to train a hunting dog for Moses Stiltz. Shockingly, both Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney attempted to get onto the show, but they both failed. Switzer tweeted an update Monday following the procedure on his 9-month-old . For another, Tom Corrigan, Stiltzs stepson, told a different version of what happened on that Wednesday night in Los Angeles. When I came through town, he heard about it and called. His trademark off-key singing and straightened stuck-up hair endeared him to a generation of viewers. If you can't find the email you can resend it here. Robert Blake was once known as Bobby Blake. He died on January 21, 1959, the victim of a killer's bullet as he and another man argued over a lost hunting dog. 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. His life was cut short during a justifiable homicide episode, and three kids witnessed the tragedy. Harold and Carl Switzer were not just siblings. Ancestry of Carl "Alfalfa" SWITZER By April Robbins November 16, 2001 at 12:06:22. He looked pretty much the same. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. discoveries. . It was a tough time for meand him. Harold Frederick Switzer (January 16, 1925 - April 14, 1967) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing in the Our Gang short subjects series as an extra. He said he heard the knock on the front door, and Switzer said "Western Union for Bud Stiltz." While sightseeing, they went to Hal Roach Studios. 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. He then co-starred in the 1941 comedy Reg'lar Fellers. He was 42. in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, California , United States, This form allows you to report an error or to submit additional information about this family tree: Carl "Alfalfa" SWITZER (1927), Biography from Wikipedia (see original) under licence CC BY-SA 3.0. The brothers first appeared in its short 'Beginner's Luck'.Soon after this, the brothers were cast in some of the gang's short films, including 'Teacher's Beau', 'Sprucin' Up' and 'Our Gang Follies of 1936' in 1935. 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. The same year, he played Frankie Snead on the radio series 'Big Town Scandal'. We collect and tell stories of people from all around the world. Again, Carl requested the $50, but Stiltz insisted he was not giving him a dime. Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." On the night of Aug. 26, 1959, Louise Switzer walked into her oldest son's room to tell him good night. Carl's death. Description. He said Switzer pounded on the door and demanded Stiltz let him in. He was handsome as an adult. When questioned by the police, Stiltz narrated the incident and said he was only defending himself from Carl when he shot him. 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. Despite their parents' economic struggles, Harold and his siblings were happy kids. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. This account has been disabled. [italic] What's It All About, Alfalfie ? 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 . If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. There was an error deleting this problem. Diantha, or Dian, Collingwood was briefly the wife of Carl Switzer between 1954 and 1957. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Carl Switzer was interred at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California. He was sentenced to a year probation and paid a $225 fine (about $2,040 in 2021). 1. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. They had one child together, whose name they always kept secret. Learn more about managing a memorial . From the bio:In early 1954, Switzer was set up on a blind date with Diantha (Dian) Collingwood, the heiress of grain elevator empire Collingwood Grain. His name is Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer. Oct 17, 2011. The police never bothered to reopen the case file after new accounts since most of the people involved had died. Carl Dean Switzer was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. He also had multiple run-ins with law enforcement officers. In 1953 and 1954, Switzer co-starred in three William A. Wellman-directed films: Island in the Sky and The High and the Mighty, both starring John Wayne, and Track of the Cat, starring Robert Mitchum. lance switzer son of carl switzer biography: lance eldridge son of carl switzer: lance switzer: carl switzer: Maybe you would like to learn more about one of these? . His short, tragic life was an absolute train wreckbut, as the story unfolds, just try and look away. Browns wide receiver Ryan Switzer said his infant son is recovering after undergoing surgery in a Boston hospital. Although Carl and George got along fine, their fathers argued constantly over salaries and screen time. Switzer always goes the extra mile when it comes to his children. Relatives. Weve updated the security on the site. I had to put in 2004 in order to get the file open. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It was then that Stiltz fired a second shot. As a result, he and Harold were offered roles in one of the show's episodes. Then, on January 21, 1959, Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer was shot to death in an argument over a $50 debt owed him by his former partner in the big-game hunting business. Required fields are marked *. Please try again later. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Death. He and his ex-wife, Kay, divorced in 1981. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In December 1958, he cut 15 pine trees in the Sequoia National Forest to sell as Christmas trees. March 11, 2022. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. He then went on to co-star in the comedy 'Reg'lar Fellers'.After this, he had supporting roles in the movies 'Johnny Doughboy', 'Mrs. Harold's death occurred nine years after his younger brother died in similarly tragic circumstances. Please watch: "(17) Exploring the Haunted Los Feliz Murder Mansion " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1LfkOKwoao --~--The circumstances around the death of L. Managed by: Private User. Weve updated the security on the site. In 1940, Carl Switzer's tenure on Our Gang ended, at the age of 12. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. However, with Carl facing hard times, he visited Stiltz in the company of his friend, Jack Piott. The dining room walls were . or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. He married Diantha Collingwood in 1954 and had a son named Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer before divorcing in 1957. . He woulda been a upstanding citizen of Pottersville. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. [2], Switzer had an uncredited role as Auggie in the 1943 film The Human Comedy. I had no idea. Switzer and Stiltz struggled for the gun and it went off. They had a son together but divorced in 1957. That dog got lost and Switzer offered an award of $35 for its return. Somebody shot him once but no details available. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. The oldest brother died in 1922. . . Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Was he the brother shown in a picture in White Christmas? Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I have no doubt Mickey/Bobby was molested as a kid. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He was born Carl Dean Switzer in Paris, Illinois on August 7, 1927. Cason, Colleen. He was American by nationality. Jayne Kennedy was the first African American woman to win Miss Ohio USA in 1970. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. With his freckled face and sporting a prominent cowlick, Carl was a natural attraction. He's the guy who opens the gym floor in It's a Wonderful Life. Garden City. Corrigan said that Switzer grabbed the revolver and Stiltz and Switzer struggled over it. 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. Dionne Warwick actually recorded a hit song that was a musical tribute to the beloved, troubled little fella . wasn't he also a low-level bagman for the mob, too? UPDATED 7/6/2022. 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. Carl attacked Stiltz, who made for a loaded gun. Here he is with the kid Elizabeth Taylor in 1942. 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. Jack cried and begged for his life. RIP Dan W. Lance C. Switzer. Oops, something didn't work. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Please try again. Login . Tom Corrigan was Crash Corrigans son, and later, stepson to Bud Stiltz. He and Piott started to leave. Elizabeth Beauchamp , Solomon Turpin. The loss of his $50 did not sit well with Switzer. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The way their lives panned out and the tragic nature of their deaths not only leaves a sad taste in the mouth and begs the question of what could have been. "He was more of a part-time hunting guide," says his son, Lance. A sister Janice was born in 1923 and a brother Harold was born in 1925. Some features on this site require registration. In the 1950s, Switzer turned to television. https://www.biographies.net/biography/lance_switzer/m/0hnkttb, https://www.biographies.net/biography/lance-switzer/m/0hnkttb. Find out more about Harold and his younger brother. Otherwise, he threatened to kick the door in. 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. United States of America. The couple was divorced in 1957. He was just Carl Switzerkind of cocky, a little antsyand I thought to myself he hadn't changed that much. Wife of Richard Roswell Eldridge. Knowing Carl, I knew that wasn't going to last. Sign up for the newsletter today. George "Spanky" McFarland, Darla Hood, and Carl Switzer as "Alfalfa" in Our Gang Follies of 1938. He started his acting career as a child artist, appearing as Alfalfa in the Our Gang short subjects. He dodged a bullet on that one! However, Switzer was known for being abrasive and difficult on the set. He said Piott broke a glass-domed clock over Stiltz's head, causing Stiltz's eye to swell shut. A son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (now Eldridge), was born early that year in Garden City. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Switzer was ordered to pay a $225 fine (more than $2,100 today). . This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Carl Switzer Popularity . Switzer's last starring roles were in a brief series of imitation Bowery Boys films. The actor then had uncredited roles in the 1943 films 'The Human Comedy' and 'Dixie'. Carl Switzer: American actor (born: 1927, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, USA - died: 1959, Mission Hills, Santa Barbara County, California, USA), Occupations: Actor . What become of Alfalfa's son? To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. 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. This account has been disabled. Scroll below and check our most recent updates about Carl Switzer Net Worth, Salary, Biography, Age, Career, Wiki. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. Some features on this site require a subscription. brother - who also had a tragic end. because Freddie was so pissed that George stole his date. In his 1946 resume, he referred to the films generically as "M-G-M short product".[2]. Their lack of funds was worsened with Frederick's incapacitation after he accidentally shot himself in the foot, leading to amputation. November 29, 2004 (74) Kansas, United States. For one thing, the hunting knife turned out to be a penknife. [6] The gunman was never caught. Their son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer . Here is what happened. Ex-Wife, Kay, divorced in 1957 and when they lived and died and where they are buried ruffian... 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