Born Name:  Freeman Fisher Gosden

Born Date:  May 5, 1899

Born Place:  Richmond, Virginia

Died Date:  December 10, 1982

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Radio comedian, actor

Brief Biography:  Freeman Fisher Gosden best known for creating and starring in the immensely popular, yet controversial, Amos 'n' Andy series with Charles Correll. As the voice of Amos Jones and George "Kingfish" Stevens, he helped define early broadcast comedy, later becoming a confidant of Frank Sinatra and President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Early Life and Career:
Radio Beginnings: Served as a wireless operator in the U.S. Navy during WWI, developing an interest in radio.
Partnership: Met Charles Correll in 1921 while working for the Joe Bren Producing Company; they teamed up in 1925, and by 1926 had the hit show Sam 'n' Henry on Chicago station WGN.

Amos 'n' Andy Era:
Phenomenon: The duo created Amos 'n' Andy in 1928, which became a national phenomenon and a staple of 1930s radio.
Roles: Gosden (white) provided the voices for Amos, Kingfish, and many others, creating over 100 characters in the series' long run.
Controversy: The show, which relied on racial stereotypes of black characters, faced criticism, particularly for its later TV adaptation, leading to its removal from television in 1953, though it lasted on radio until 1960.
Legacy: Amos 'n' Andy was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1988.

Achievements:
Awards: Honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1969 for radio work.
Retirement: A keen golfer, he was a member of Augusta National Golf Club and a regular playing partner of President Eisenhower in Palm Springs, California.