Alfalfa's Age and Birth Year
Alfalfa was born in 1935 in the fictional timeline of The Little Rascals, making him about six years old during most episodes. The character was portrayed as a young boy in the Our Gang shorts and later TV series.
Who Played Alfalfa
Alfalfa was played by Carl Switzer from 1935 to 1940, with Billy Thomas taking over the role in some later shorts. Switzer was born on March 7, 1925, and began appearing in Our Gang as a child actor.
Alfalfa's Role in the Series
Alfalfa became one of the most recognizable characters in The Little Rascals, known for his cowlick, love of fishing, and rivalry with Butch. The Our Gang series ran from 1922 to 1944, with Alfalfa appearing in many of the later entries.
