Tim Moore (December 9, 1887 – December 13, 1958) was an American vaudevillian and comic actor of the first half of the 20th century. He gained his greatest recognition in the starring role of George "Kingfish" Stevens in the CBS TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show.

Dec 9, 2012 · Actor. Born the son of Cynthia and Harry Moore; at age 11, he left school and joined a vaudeville troupe, appearing in an act called 'Cora Miskel and Her Gold Dust Twins.' After leaving the act some four years later, he worked a medicine show that played across the Midwest.

Actor: The Amos 'n Andy Show. Although Tim Moore will forever be known as "The Kingfish" in the pioneering series The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), he was actually far better known for his career on the stage and as a comedian in vaudeville than he was for his film and television work.

Although Tim Moore will forever be known as "The Kingfish" in the pioneering series "The Amos 'n Andy Show" (1951), he was actually far better known for his career on the stage and as a comedian in vaudeville than he was for his film and television work.

Tim Moore. Actor: The Amos 'n Andy Show. Although Tim Moore will forever be known as "The Kingfish" in the pioneering series The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), he was actually far better known for his career on the stage and as a comedian …

Feb 5, 2018 · The real star of the series was Tim Moore, who played George Stevens, the Kingfish. Kingfish was a wily con man who was also a henpecked husband.

Tim Moore. vaudeville and Broadway comedian Born: 12/9/1887 Birthplace: Rock Island, Illinois. Best remembered as George “Kingfish” Stevens on the classic series, Amos 'n' Andy (1951–53), Moore began his career in vaudeville, appearing in Cora Miskel & …

Oct 3, 2024 · Tim Moore (December 9, 1887 December 13, 1958) was an American vaudevillian and comic actor of the first half of the 20th century. He gained his greatest recognition in the starring role of George Kingfish Stevens in the CBS TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show.

Feb 22, 2009 · Broadway stage comedian Tim Moore, whose career as an entertainer spanned more than 50 years, is best remembered as George “Kingfish” Stevens on the classic Amos ‘n’ Andy series. Born in Rock Island, Illinois in December 1888, Moore began his career dancing on the sidewalks of his home town for money.

On this date in 1887, we remember the birth of Tim Moore, a Black actor and entertainer. Harry Roscoe "Tim" Moore was the son of Harry and Cynthia Moore. He was from Rock Island, IL, where he began his show business career as a child …