Paul Lynde
| Born | June 13, 1926 |
| Hometown | Mount Vernon, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 6'0" (1.83m) |
| Parents | Hoy Lynde, Sylvia Bell |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy | The Paul Lynde Show | Nominated |
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