(1913–97), US comedian; born Richard Bernard Skelton. A stage, circus, and movie performer, he starred in the television series The Red Skelton Show (1951–71) and brought to life characters such as Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddie the Freeloader, and Mean Widdle Kid.
Definition of Skelton, Red in US English:
Skelton, Red
proper nounˈskeltn
(1913–97), US comedian; born Richard Bernard Skelton. A stage, circus, and movie performer, he starred in the television series The Red Skelton Show (1951–71) and brought to life characters such as Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddie the Freeloader, and Mean Widdle Kid.