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Carl Dean Switzer (August 8, 1927 [1] – 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 .
May 9, 2022 · Half a century before Haim, another former child star, slugging away in anonymity after his career fizzled, died in violence. Carl Switzer, who portrayed the lovable but dorky Alfalfa in the "Our Gang"/"Little Rascals" shorts, worked various odd jobs and had run-ins with the law as an adult, as History reports.
May 14, 2024 · Alfalfa, a beloved character from The Little Rascals, brought joy to audiences with his off-key singing and mischievous adventures. Actor Carl Switzer, who portrayed Alfalfa, faced struggles with typecasting and personal hardships after his childhood fame faded.
Aug 5, 1994 · The Little Rascals: Directed by Penelope Spheeris. With Travis Tedford, Kevin Jamal Woods, Jordan Warkol, Zachary Mabry. Alfalfa is wooing Darla and his "He-Man-Woman-Hating" friends attempt to sabotage the relationship.
Plot. Spanky McFarland is the president of the "He-Man Womun [ sic] Haters Club" with many school-aged boys from around the neighborhood as members. His best friend, Alfalfa, has been chosen as the driver for the club's prize-winning undefeated go-kart, "The Blur", in the annual Soap Box Derby style race.
Jun 14, 2022 · Alfalfa — in all his Darla love song-singing, bubble-blowing glory — remains Hall's most iconic role, but he's built a diverse and consistent resume ever since....
Bio: Well-recognized by that trademark cowlick and freckles, Alfalfa Switzer is full on pride, self-assurance and self-esteem with quite a little eye for the ladies; the only thing that can knock him back to reality is Butch, who often makes him the victim of many cruel pranks and threats.
Actor: Second Childhood. Carl Switzer was an American child actor, singer, dog breeder, and hunting guide from Paris, Illinois. He became famous for portraying Alfalfa in the film series "Our Gang" during the 1930s. His character was one of the most memorable characters ever portrayed in the series.
Our Gang. Alfalfa first appeared in the 1935 Our Gang short, " Beginner´s Luck ". Alfalfa is one of the most popular characters of the Little Rascals.
History: Carl "Alfalfa" Switzer was lucky to be one of the most famous Little Rascals in the Our Gang series. His image has appeared on almost every form of merchandise or memorabilia devoted to the series, but unfortunately, he never saw the happiness or money from the using of his likeness.
