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W. C. Fields (1880-1946) was a pioneer of American comedy. He was renowned as an American comedian, actor, juggler, and writer. He was born William Claude Dukenfield on January 29, 1880, in Darby, Pennsylvania. He began his career in vaudeville, gaining fame as a silent juggler before incorporating comedy into his act. Fields became a headliner in the Ziegfeld Follies and later transitioned to film, where he became known for his distinctive nasal voice, witty dialogue, and comedic persona. Fields often portrayed characters who were misanthropic, hard-drinking, and egotistical, yet he managed to make them endearing to audiences. Some of his most notable films include "It's a Gift" (1934), "The Bank Dick" (1940), and his role as Mr. Micawber in "David Copperfield" (1935). He passed away on December 25, 1946, in Pasadena, California.