Wayland Flowers

American puppeteer and actor

Wayland Flowers - Performers & Entertainers born November 26th, 1939
Born
Died

1988
38 years ago — 49 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Gained prominence as a puppeteer and actor, achieving recognition through work on television. Created the character Madame, renowned for sharp wit and campy humor. Appeared on 'The Merv Griffin Show' and 'Hollywood Squares', showcasing talent and bringing puppetry to a broader audience. Influenced the art of puppetry in entertainment, setting a benchmark for future performers in the field.

Created the character Madame

Performed on 'The Merv Griffin Show'

Featured on 'Hollywood Squares'

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