| First Name | Walter |
| Last Name | Winchell |
| Full Name at Birth | Walter Winchel |
| Age | 74 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | April 7, 1897 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, |
| Date of Death | February 20, 1972 |
| Location of Death | Los Angeles, California |
| Cause of Death | prostate cancer |
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Grey |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation Category | Columnist |
| Claim to Fame | Gossip Columnist |
| Friends | Owney Madden, J. Edgar Hoover |
Walter Winchell (April 7, 1897 – February 20, 1972) was an American newspaper and radio commentator.
Selected Walter Winchell film and TV show credits: