Jamie Farr
Jamie Farr
Real Name/Full Name Jameel Joseph Farah
Nick Name/Celebrated Name: Jamie Farr
Birth Place: Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Date Of Birth/Birthday: 1 July 1934
Age/How Old: 89 years old
Height/How Tall: In Centimetres – 175 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 7″
Weight: In Kilograms – 62 Kg
In Pounds – 137 lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Grey
Parents Name: Father – Samuel N. Farah
Mother – Jamelia M. Abodeely
Siblings: Yvonne Farah
School: Woodward High School
College: N/A
Religion: Catholicism
Nationality: American
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Marital Status: Married
Girlfriend: N/A
Wife/Spouse Name: Joy Ann Richards (m, 1963)
Kids/Children Name: Jonas Farr and  Yvonne Farr
Profession: Actor and Comedian
Net Worth: $6 Million
Last Updated: March 2024

Jamie Farr is a popular American actor and comedian. He is most well known for his starring in the sitcom, “M*A*S*H” and its spin-off “AfterMASH”. He is equally famous for his work as a panelist on several game shows, such as “Super Password”, “Match Game-Hollywood Squares Hour”, and “Wordplay”.

Well, how well do you know about Jamie Farr? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Jamie Farr’s net worth in 2024, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Jamie Farr to date.

Biography and Early Life

Jamie Farr, whose full name is Jameel Joseph Farah, was born on the 1st of July 1934 in Toledo, Ohio, U.S. to parents, Jamelia M. Abodeely and Samuel N. Farah. His father earned his living by selling food and small household goods while his mother earned her living by sewing. Coming to his siblings, he has a sister, Yvonne Farah. His zodiac sign is Cancer and he got into acting at a very early age itself.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Jamie Farr in 2024 and what is his height and weight? Well, Jamie Farr’s age is 89 years old as of today’s date 28th March 2024 having been born on 1 July 1934. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 175 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 137lbs in Pound and 62kg in Kilograms.

Education

Jamie Farr received his high school education from Woodward High School, which is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has also attended the Pasadena Playhouse after completing his high school education.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Jamie Farr With Wife Joy Ann Richards
Jamie Farr With Wife Joy Ann Richards

Jamie Farr married Joy Ann Richards in 1963 and they have been together ever since. Together, they have a son, Jonas Farr, and a daughter, Yvonne Farr.

Is Jamie Farr Gay?

Jamie Farr is straight when it comes to his sexual orientation and is neither gay nor bisexual. He has been married to Joy Ann Richards since 1963 and has two children with her as well. Apart from that, there is no record of his previous relationship as well. Going by his relationship history, it’s clear that he is a one-woman and that he is straight.

Professional Career

Jamie Farr began his career in films, with an appearance in the popular 1955 social drama film, “Blackboard Jungle”. He then worked in the United States Army for a couple of years, where he served in Japan and Korea. After completing his active service, he was still on two years of active reserve. He gained much recognition after appearing in the popular comedy film, “No Time for Sergeants”.

He has also appeared in the popular TV series, “The Red Skelton Show” and starred in the popular sitcom, “The Chicago Teddy Bears”. He is most well-known for his work in the massively popular war comedy-drama television series, “M*A*S*H”. He had a recurring role in the series from season 1 to season 3 and had a main role in the series from season 4 to season 11.

Jamie Farr then starred in the popular sitcom, “AfterMASH” which is the spin-off to the “M*A*S*H” TV series. In 2007, he starred in the comedy TV film, “A Grandpa for Christmas”. He has appeared in various TV movies such as “Murder Can Hurt You”, “Return of the Rebels”, and “Combat Academy”.

He has worked as a judge on “The Gong Show” in the late 1970s and as a panelist on several game shows, including “Super Password”, “The $1.98 Beauty Show”, “The Magnificent Marble Machine”. He has a recurring role in the popular TV sitcom, “The Cool Kids”, which ran from 2018 to 2019.

Awards

Jamie Farr was awarded a Star on the Walk of Fame in 1985. Apart from that, the park where he used to visit a lot during his early days was renamed “Jamie Farr Park” in 1998.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Jamie Farr in 2024

Jamie Farr Net Worth
Jamie Farr Net Worth

As of 2024, Jamie Farr has garnered a net worth of $6 Million. He has garnered most of his earnings from his career as an actor. Apart from being an actor, he has also written the book, “Just Farr Fun” and he also hosts the radio show, “Travelin’ Farr”.

Jamie Farr has been a good actor and his work shows that. He is involved in charities as well which shows the kind of heart he has. With that being said, we wish him the best of luck in all his future endeavors and hope he keeps entertaining us like he always has.

1 COMMENT

  1. Mr Farr,
    Im currently watching old episodes of MASH and I have to tell you I can’t believe how much I love the character you played. Definitely alot funnier than anything on tv today. Thank you so very much for giving your beautiful talent to the world. Love you forever, Maria

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