The term Klinger's Portrayer is referring to the actor Jamie Farr, who played the character of Maxwell Q. Klinger in the television series M*A*S*H. Farr is best known for his role as the cross-dressing Klinger, which he played from 1975 to 1983. He also reprised the role in the 1983 feature film and two spin-off series. Farr was nominated for an Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his performance in M*A*S*H.