Alan Sues

Alan Sues was an American actor and comedian best known for his flamboyant and eccentric persona on the sketch comedy show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" during the late 1960s and early 1970s. Born on March 7, 1926, in Ross, California, Sues brought a campy, high-energy style to characters like “Big Al the Sportscaster” and “Uncle Al the Kiddies’ Pal,” becoming a standout in the show's ensemble.

Before his "Laugh-In" fame, he appeared on Broadway and had roles in films such as "The Americanization of Emily" (1964). He was also a frequent guest on talk and game shows throughout the '70s and '80s, and did voice work, including as a character in the 1978 animated TV special "Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July." His over-the-top style and implicitly queer-coded performances were notable during a time when LGBTQ representation on TV was rare and often subtextual.

Sues passed away on December 1, 2011, at the age of 85.