Please reset your password. 0 cemeteries found in Pretty Prairie, Reno County, Kansas, USA. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? This is a carousel with slides. His name is Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer. He died at age 31, shot during an argument with someone over a small amount of money (fifty dollars). In 1940, Carl Switzer's tenure on Our Gang ended, at the age of 12. In 2002, it was revealed that Switzer's son's name is Lance, per his cousin's statement on ancestry.com. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Moses Stiltz died in 1983 at the age of 62. The producer of the studio was impressed after seeing their performance and signed them to appear in Our Gang productions. He managed to be married long enough to sire an offspring but the mother changed the kid's surname and distanced him from Carl. Switzer and a friend, photographer Jack Piott, went to the Stiltz home in Mission Hills to demand payment. At a tender age, Switzer started performing along with his brother Harold. Over 42 years later, in January 2001, a third witness came forward and gave his version. George Spanky McFarland, Darla Hood, and Carl Switzer as Alfalfa in Our Gang Follies of 1938, Carl Switzer guesting with George Burns on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Carl Switzers grave on August 7, 2012, the 85th anniversary of his birth. To find the dog, Switzer offered a $35 reward for its return. In the end, a jury ruled the incident justifiable homicide, with Stiltz walking away free. He died on 21 January 1959, in Mission . Carl Alfalfa Switzer, the child star actor, Alfalfa in "Our Gang" did not live until his old age. It's a shame he couldn't make hay while the sun shone and find real success. A son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (now Eldridge), was born early that year in Garden City. Corrigan said his stepfather lied in his account of the event before the coroner's jury. [2], In early 1954, Switzer went on a blind date with Diantha Collingwood (19302004), also known as Dian or Diana. In the 1950s, Switzer turned to television. In 1934, Carl Switzer, along his brother Harold, visited the Our Gang Caf operated by the Hal Roach Studio and started an impromptu performance. "It was more like murder," Corrigan told reporters. Their musical talent and performances made them popular in their hometown, of Paris, Illinois. [quote] there was a pedophile among the 'Our Gang' directors - Gus Meins, senior director for some sixteen of the films, 1934-36. Although Carl and George got along fine, their fathers argued constantly over salaries and screen time. 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'. She was drunk. In this exploration we take a look back at the life and death of child star Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer. 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. Stiltz was a longtime friend and sometime business partner, whom Switzer had met while working with Roy Rogers on various productions at the Corriganville Movie Ranch. Lance Switzer is the son of Carl Switzer. Sorry! He was also famous from other names as Alfalfa Switzer. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. A young Carl Switzer on "Our Gang" | Photo: Getty Images. Carl Switzer as Alfalfa, George McFarland as Spanky and Tommy Bond as Butch in "Glove Taps," an episode of "Our Gang" comedy later known as "The Little Rascals" which aired on February 20, 1937 | Photo: Getty Images. Username and password are case sensitive. Dian is 22 degrees from Jennifer Aniston, 24 degrees from Drew Barrymore, 24 degrees from Candice Bergen, 28 degrees from Alexandre Dumas, 20 degrees from Carrie Fisher, 33 degrees from Whitney Houston, 25 degrees from Hayley Mills, 21 degrees from Liza Minnelli, 22 degrees from Lisa Presley, 24 degrees from Kiefer Sutherland, 20 degrees from Bill Veeck and 27 degrees from Brian Nash on our single family tree. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Pedos who find a way to work with children usually do. Last Name Switzer #3. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Switzer always goes the extra mile when it comes to his children. In 1954, Carl Switzer went on a blind date with Diantha Collingwood, heiress of the grain elevator empire Collingwood Grain. He is best remembered for his role of 'Alfalfa' in the "Our Gang" series of comedies. Jack cried and begged for his life. Their son, Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer (later Justin Lance Collingwood Elridge) was born that year. A son was born early that year, and the couple was divorced later in 1956. Otherwise, you'll just have to find some other site It was January 21, 1959. He just grew up. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [6] The gunman was never caught. Carl Switzer Is A Member Of . Switzer was dead when he arrived at the hospital. His short, tragic life was an absolute train wreckbut, as the story unfolds, just try and look away. Switzer's final film role was in the 1958 drama The Defiant Ones. [2], In 1987, former Our Gang co-star George "Spanky" McFarland recalled a meeting with Switzer when they spoke about the farm:[2]. | Photo: Getty Images. The gun didnt go off in the heat of battle, or in self-defense. He was handsome as an adult. No doubt he did. wasn't he also a low-level bagman for the mob, too? Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. All signs are that he was a very nice man and married to the same woman for like 50 years. 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. She drank and read to escape, family members say. I uncovered the following info while searching for my SWITZER line.This is the ancestry of Carl "Alfalfa" SWITZER, child actor, of Paris, Edgar Co., IL to Hollywood, CA by 1937; they are not related to the SWITZERS I am researching (Daniel J. SWITZER and Mary P. ROBINSON of Ontario, Canada to Chelan Co. WA to . our privacy/terms or if you just want to see the damn On January 24, 2001, Bud Stiltzs stepson, Tom Corrigan, came forward with another version of Switzers death. Please click here to get full access and no ads for $1.99 or less per month. Robert Blake was once known as Bobby Blake. He could cry great big tears in just a few seconds. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Their struggle caused the gun to discharge and almost shoot Tom Corrigan, Stiltz's 14-year-old stepson. Portrait of Carl Switzer as Alfalfa for "The Little Rascals" series, originally know as "Our Gang" dated January 1, 1936 | Photo: Getty Images. He was American by nationality. Other international suicide helplines can be found at befrienders.org. cemeteries found in Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. By the end of the year, Alfalfa was one of the main characters while Harolds Slim and Deadpan faded into the background. In 1956, their son Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer was born. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. The same year, he played Frankie Snead on the radio series 'Big Town Scandal'. He also did behind the scenes work on Laugh In. AmoMama creates engaging, meaningful content for women. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Failed to report flower. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. For another, Tom Corrigan, Stiltzs stepson, told a different version of what happened on that Wednesday night in Los Angeles. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Cason, Colleen. Corrigan said Switzer entered the house first, followed by Jack Piott. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Harold was married to Beverly Osso for six years, and they share three children, Judith Ann, Tony Frederick, and Teddy Berton. Harold's death occurred nine years after his younger brother died in similarly tragic circumstances. He would often play cruel jokes on the other actors and hold up filming with his antics. In 1934, the Switzers traveled to California to visit family. I read a post somewhere about it but it might have been bullshit. "Alfalfa made most of his money between the ages of seven and twelve. He also shared a child named Gladys with Rose Lavon. Matthew Beard had cleaned up by the time he died, but it was too late apparently. Try again later. After leaving the series in 1940, Switzer struggled to find substantial roles owing to typecasting. He had some success as a hunting guide and as a professional dog breeder (the dog on his grave marker refers to this profession), and some of the larger Hollywood stars were his clientele, including Jimmy Stewart and Roy Rogers. 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. She married Richard Lee Conard in 1959. 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. A critic said "it was a sad ending for someone who'd brought so much laughter to others. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Switzer married in 1954 and had one son before divorcing his wife in 1957. Some time in late 1958 or early 1959, according to Film Daily, Switzer agreed to train a hunting dog for Moses Stiltz. Years later, Corrigan stood by what he told officers had happened that night, and said his stepfather did not have to kill Switzer.[9]. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. Shockingly, both Shirley Temple and Mickey Rooney attempted to get onto the show, but they both failed. 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. Carl attacked Stiltz, who made for a loaded gun. Try again later. By the end of 1937, Switzer's "Alfalfa" had surpassed the series' nominal star, George "Spanky" McFarland, in popularity. Switzer was born in Paris, Illinois, the third son and last of the four children of Gladys C. Shanks and George Frederick Switzer.The oldest brother died in 1922. He was always a motherfucking asshole. Sometimes he feels guilty because the marriage didn't work out and I look at him like he's nuts. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Harold possessed limited acting abilities, and this made him not become as popular as his brother. However, they divorced in 1957. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Though differing accounts of the event exist, all agree that Stiltz was struck over the left side of his head with a glass clock. He was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery next to his father and his brother. So we had lunch. Well, let's just say Spanky really lived up to his name on this one. In this version, Alfie didnt lunge with a knife. Carl Dean Switzer (August 7, 1927 - January 21, 1959) was an American singer, child actor, dog breeder, and guide. He had an older sister named Janice Genevieve and his younger brother Carl. Biographies.net. I did quite well. 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I was starting a tour of theme parks and county fairs in the Midwest. Yet, despite the confusion surrounding his demise, its tragic nature remains obvious. If only he'd had an IG account to share the travails of faded child stardom, as I do, he might have survived.. His name was Freddie. Verify and try again. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Knowing Carl, I knew that wasn't going to last. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. In 1956, he had an uncredited role in the flick 'Dig That Uranium'. However, he never had the success he enjoyed with "Our Gang. Some reports say he died due to a failed drug deal, while other accounts say Stiltz intentionally killed him. When Carl Dean Switzer was born on 7 August 1927, in Paris, Edgar, Illinois, United States, his father, George Frederick Switzer, was 22 and his mother, Pamela Gladys Shanks, was 23. Leave a message for others who see this profile. He's the guy who opens the gym floor in It's a Wonderful Life. . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Carl Alfalfa Switzer I found on Findagrave.com. They had one child together, whose name they always kept secret. R44, it's too bad the teachers couldn't just beat the shit out of those assholes; it's really the only thing they understand. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. for your pointless bitchery needs. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. He dodged a bullet on that one! [3] Switzer's best friend among the Our Gang actors was Tommy Bond, who played his on-screen nemesis "Butch". Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Find out more about Harold and his younger brother. Then in 1936, Carl appeared as Alfalfa in Our Gang shorts 'The Lucky Corner', 'Arbor Day' and 'Spooky Hooky'. In many ways the episode is a foreshadowing of the real life of the actor, Carl You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The loss of his $50 did not sit well with Switzer. Like many of his Little Rascals co-stars, Carl Switzer more popularly known as Alfalfa had a really difficult time transitioning from child star to more adult roles. The actor then had uncredited roles in the 1943 films 'The Human Comedy' and 'Dixie'. Please try again. Most Popular #20553. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Hence, Carl offered a reward of $35 to anyone who found it. Again, Carl requested the $50, but Stiltz insisted he was not giving him a dime. Wasnt there another kid from the little Rascals that ended up dying on skid row as a junkie? Add a New Bio. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. People were beginning to forget about the former child star. Switzer was ordered to pay a $225 fine (more than $2,100 today). He had three siblings: sister Janice, brother Harold, and another brother who died young. 1956. He and his ex-wife, Kay, divorced in 1981. He called me "Fat Fuck.". I would like to thank Stacey Kuhlman Switzer and Stiltz struggled for the gun and it went off. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Re: Robert Blake, Bobby Blake, Michael James "Mickey" Gubitosi. Switzer then, according to Stiltz, threatened him with a knife and yelled, "I'm going to kill you!" But by 1937, Carls Alfalfa had become the more popular of the two. A sister Janice was born in 1923 and a brother Harold was born in 1925. After their performance, Carl was given a lead role while Harold was offered a part but not as prestigious as that of his younger brother. Investigators found it under Switzers body at the crime scene. Stiltz's account of the event was one of self-defense, testifying that Switzer had banged on his front door, yelling "Let me in, or I'll kick in the door." This time, Bud Stiltz backed off. In 1959, he died at age 31 from a gunshot wound by an acquaintance during an argument over $50 owed to him. He told investigators that Stiltz shot Switzer as he and Piott were leaving. He was best known for his role as Alfalfa in the short subjects series Our Gang. "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 . I had no idea. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Failed to delete memorial. Stiltz did not pay Carl's request any attention as he felt the dog got lost in his care. GREAT NEWS! In the history of celebrity murder stories, one case that confounded many is the death of actor Carl Switzer. based on information from your browser. The shooting was judged to be self-defense. Stiltz then shoved Piott against the kitchen counter and threatened to kill him, too. He supported himself by bartending, guiding hunters, and breeding and training hunting dogs. Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer played the role of one of the most lovable characters on 'The Little Rascals' in the 1930s, but he wasn't so lovable in real life. Carl borrowed the dogs to take some tourists on a bear-hunting trip. Garden of Memory (formerly Section 6), Grave 6, Lot 26, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1011/carl-switzer. Carl had an older brother named Harold Switzer. His trademark off-key singing and straightened stuck-up hair endeared him to a generation of viewers. Diantha, or Dian, Collingwood was briefly the wife of Carl Switzer between 1954 and 1957. 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. McFarland knew Switzer would not last long on a farm, saying, " He may have been from Paris, Illinois, but he was no farmer."1958 started off rough for . George was an inventor whose most noteworthy creation was the Allure Bust Development Device. After leaving "Our Gang," Carl took up more minor roles in films and television. "________________________________________________________________________A little known fact, that even I did not know.. 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. There is little information regarding what he did after starring in bit-part roles on "Our Gang." Diantha was born in 1930 in Kansas to Lelo Paul Collingwood and Faye Drennan. . Corrigan said he agreed to, but he was never called before the court. Search above to list available cemeteries. Switzer and Collingwood divorced a year later. This week, Im going to tell you about the death of Carl Switzer. McFarland recalled that Switzer seemed restless, and he . 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. [citation needed]. He married Diantha Collingwood in 1954 and had a son named Justin Lance Collingwood Switzer before divorcing in . You probably known him better as Alfalfa in the Our Gang comedies, later released on television as The Little Rascals. He said he heard the knock on the front door, and Switzer said "Western Union for Bud Stiltz." 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He woulda been a upstanding citizen of Pottersville. A guy who orders hard drinks to get drunk fast. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Actor: Second Childhood. Diantha, or Dian, Collingwood was briefly the wife of Carl Switzer between 1954 and 1957. Carl Switzer (as Alfalfa), Darla Hood and George McFarland (as Spanky) on "The Pinch Singer" | Photo: Getty Images. Seems like he enjoyed killing animals, which is usually not a sign of a nice person. Drag images here or select from your computer for Diantha Musette Diana Collingwood Switzer Eldridge memorial. Some features on this site require registration. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. R47 Tommy Bond was friends with Alfalfa as a kid but went behind the scenes and lived in Fresno most of his life. Learn more about merges. We talked about all the things you'd expect. 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