Cal Stewart
| Cal Stewart | |
|---|---|
C. 1905 portrait of Stewart from "Uncle Josh's Punkin Centre Stories" | |
| Born | 1856 Charlotte County, Virginia |
| Died | December 7, 1919 |
| Medium | Vaudeville, audio recordings |
| Nationality | American |
| Genres | Anecdotal comedy, character comedy |
| Notable works and roles | Uncle Josh Weathersby |
Cal Stewart (b. 1856 Charlotte County, Virginia, d. December 7, 1919) was an American comedian and humorist who pioneered in vaudeville and early sound recordings. He is best remembered for his comic monologues in which he played "Uncle Josh Weathersby", a resident of a mythical New England farming town called "Pumpkin Center" or "Punkin Center".