Will Ahern

Will Ahern
Gladys & Will Ahern in a 1928 publicity photo
Background information
Birth nameWilliam James Ahern
Born(1896-10-09)October 9, 1896
Waterbury, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMay 16, 1983(1983-05-16) (aged 86)
Burbank, California, U.S.
GenresVaudeville
Years active1913–1980

William James Ahern (October 9, 1896 – May 16, 1983) was an American vaudeville entertainer at the beginning of the 20th century. He is best known for being part of a comedy duo with his wife, Gladys Reese Ahern. As part of their act, Ahern told jokes and performed rope tricks while his wife, using a Mexican accent, sang and danced.

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