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1. I was born in Scotland and served as a physician in the Boer War. My fame came from a chap that I created by the name of Sherlock Holmes. Along with his sidekick Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes solved many mysteries and battled the ruthless Professor Moriarty. For Art's sake, who am I?
2. I was a pioneer in the sport of tennis as an African-American. I played tennis in college at UCLA and won the national college championship in 1965. My list of victories includes winning the U.S. Open in 1968 as well as Wimbledon in 1975. For Art's sake, who am I?
3. I was on television shows such as "Sally" in 1958 and "Don't Call Me Charlie" in 1962. I got my big break being cast in "Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In" in 1967. I played a dirty old man named Tyrone and my German soldier was known to say things were "verrrrry interesting". For Art's sake, who am I?
4. I started my acting career at 25 after serving in World War I. My British accent served me well in several movies with Shirley Temple while playing butler or servant roles. I got top billing in the film "Step Lively Jeeves" in 1937. My name was franchised on a fish and chips restaurant in the 1970s. For Art's sake, who am I?
5. I first became famous for my skill at playing the clarinet. Jazz was my forte and I had five different orchestras that were distinctive as well as memorable. I shouldn't forget to mention that I was married eight times to actresses such as Lana Turner and Ava Gardner. For Art's sake, who am I?
6. I began writing plays while attending college at the University of Michigan during the 1930s. My play "Death of a Salesman" won three Tony awards as well as earning the Pulitzer Prize. I was married to Marilyn Monroe from 1956 to 1961. For Art's sake, who am I?
7. I began singing with my childhood friend Paul as a duo called Tom and Jerry. We found later success with our songs titled "Homeward Bound", "I Am a Rock" and "Mrs. Robinson". I have acted in films such as "Catch 22" and "Carnal Knowledge". For Art's sake, who am I?
8. I funded the purchase of my football team with a win at the horsetrack. My Pittsburgh Steelers were Super Bowl champions four times in the 1970s. My nickname is "Chief". For Art's sake, who am I?
9. I got my start in show business by winning amateur contests with my imitations of Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Fred Allen. My resume includes time on radio as well as television on "The Morey Amsterdam Show" in 1948. My fame came as Ed Norton on "The Honeymooners" with Jackie Gleason. For Art's sake, who am I?
10. I joined the United States Marine Corps and served in the Pacific during World War II. My college experience was at University of Southern California and writing for the school's paper. I became a nationally known columnist by writing about the political life in Washington, D.C. and poking fun at political players. For Art's sake, who am I?
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