Red Skelton
Born July 18, 1913, Vincennes, Indiana · Died September 17, 1997, Rancho Mirage, California · Vincennes Lodge No. 1, Indiana
Comedian and television star, raised in his hometown lodge, the oldest in Indiana.
Comedian and television star, raised in his hometown lodge, the oldest in Indiana.
Sources
- https://freemasonry.bcy.ca/biography/skelton_r/skelton_r.html (citing Scottish Rite Journal)
- Portrait image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Red_Skelton_1960_rebalance.jpg (Public domain)
Life & Masonic Timeline
July 18, 1913
Born — Vincennes, Indiana
1938
Age 25
Made his film debut in Having Wonderful Time
September 20, 1939
Age 26
Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason — Vincennes Lodge No. 1, Indiana
1941
Age 28
Became host of The Raleigh Cigarette Program
1944
Age 31
Drafted into the Army
September 30, 1951
Age 38
Premiered The Red Skelton Show on NBC
1986
Age 73
Received the Governors Award from the TV Academy
September 17, 1997
Age 84
Died — Rancho Mirage, California
Unknown
Initiated an Entered Apprentice in Vincennes Lodge No. 1, Indiana
Unknown
Passed to the Degree of Fellowcraft
Adam Cuerden, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source