Cal Worthington date of birth:
November 27, 1920
How old was Cal Worthington when died?
92
Where was Cal Worthington born?
Shidler, Oklahoma or Bly, Oklahoma
When did Cal Worthington die?
September 8, 2013
What is Cal Worthington nationality?
American
What is Cal Worthington's occupation?
Car dealer
Short Biography
Calvin Coolidge "Cal" Worthington (November 27, 1920 – September 8, 2013) was an American car dealer, best known on the West Coast of the United States, and to a more limited extent elsewhere, from minor appearances and parodies in a number of movies. He was best known for his unique radio and television advertisements for the Worthington Dealership Group, most of which began with the announcement "Here's Cal Worthington and his dog Spot!"—though "Spot" was never a dog. Often, Spot was a tiger, a seal, an elephant, a chimpanzee, or a bear. In one ad, "Spot" was a hippopotamus, which Worthington rode in the commercial. On some occasions, "Spot" was a vehicle, such as an airplane that Worthington would be seen standing atop the wings of while airborne. "Spot" was officially retired in the mid-1980s; however he was mentioned occasionally in his later commercials.