Born in 1927, Carl Switzer charmed the locals of his hometown of Paris, Illinois, with his acting and singing chops. In 1935, he was cast in the beloved comedic series "Our Gang." The promising ...

Child star Thomas Ross Bond, the bully Butch in the "Our Gang" and "Little Rascals" comedies, has died in Northridge, Calif., at age 79. Carl Dean "Alfalfa" Switzer (August 7, 1927 – January 21 ...

Carl Switzer, who played Alfalfa in the "Our Gang" comedy series of the 1930s, was fatally shot in 1959. He was 31. He's the subject of a new biography by James Tehrani.

Carl Switzer Biography Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was born on August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois, USA as Carl Dean Switzer. He was an actor, known for The Defiant Ones (1958), Our Gang Follies of 1938 ...

Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer was born on August 7, 1927 in Paris, Illinois, USA as Carl Dean Switzer. He was an actor, known for The Defiant Ones (1958), Our Gang Follies of 1938(1937) and I Love You ...