Walter Winchell

Radio Host

Birthday April 7, 1897

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace New York City, NY

DEATH DATE Feb 20, 1972 (74)

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About

Powerful radio and newspaper gossip columnist who had a 30-year career.

Before Fame

He was an actor and performed in plays.

Trivia

He was one of the first columnists to comment on Hitler and the Nazi party in America.

Family Life

He married Rita Greene in 1919.

Associated With

Bob Hope was an avid supporter of his cancer research foundation.