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Gayne Whitman
Actor

Gayne Whitman

19 Mar 1890Born
31 Aug 1958Died
68Age at death
130Credits

Biography

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Gayne Whitman (born Alfred D. Vosburgh; March 19, 1890 – August 31, 1958) was an American radio and film actor. He appeared in 213 films between 1904 and 1957. In some early films he was credited under his birth name. He was born in Chicago, Illinois.

As Alfred Vosburgh, he was the leading man in the film Princess of the Dark (1917). Soon after that, he changed his screen name to Alfred Whitman because "1917 was not a good time to have a German sounding name."

Beginning in 1921, Whitman acted at the Morosco Theater in Los Angeles.

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He returned to films in 1925 when he received a contract with Warner Bros.

On radio, Whitman played the title role in Chandu the Magician, was the narrator on Lassie and Strange as It Seems, and was an announcer on Paducah Plantation and other programs.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 130 credits.

  1. 1989Rootin' Tootin' RoundupFilm: Narrator (voice) (archive sound) (uncredited)
  2. 1966Sakima and the Masked MarvelFilm: Voice of the Masked Man (archive footage)
  3. 1957The Helen Morgan StoryFilm: Big Ed Wallace (uncredited)
  4. 1955Highway PatrolSeries: Dr. Kennedy (1 episode)
  5. 1954Rails Into LaramieFilm
  6. 1953Dangerous CrossingFilm: Purser (uncredited)
  7. 1953One Girl's ConfessionFilm: District Attorney
  8. 1953Trouble Along the WayFilm: Lawyer Grummet
  9. 1953The Jazz SingerFilm: Mr. Eskow
  10. 1952Strange FascinationFilm: Mr. Lowell
  11. 1952Big Jim McLainFilm: Dr. Gelster
  12. 1951The Living ChristSeries: Judas Iscariot (12 episodes)
  13. 1950The Killer That Stalked New YorkFilm: Doctor (uncredited)
  14. 1949The Sickle or the CrossFilm: Tim Matthews
  15. 1948Speaking of Animals: Home Sweet HomeFilm: Narrator (voice)
  16. 1947Faith of JairusFilm: Narrator
  17. 1947Moon RocketsFilm: Narrator
  18. 1946Tomorrow's Airplane Today: The Story of the StratocruiserFilm: Narrator (voice)
  19. 1946Prospecting for PetroleumFilm: The Geologist (voice)
  20. 1945Music in the SkyFilm: Narrator
  21. 1945Hitchhike to HappinessFilm: Radio Program Announcer (uncredited)
  22. 1945Blonde RansomFilm: Reporter (uncredited)
  23. 1944My Gal Loves MusicFilm: Announcer
  24. 1944Bordertown TrailFilm: Officer
  25. 1942Reunion in FranceFilm: Maitre d'hotel (uncredited)
  26. 1942Phantom KillerFilm: District Attorney John W. Rogers
  27. 1941The Rookie BearFilm: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  28. 1941Parachute BattalionFilm: Staff Officer
  29. 1941Gangs Inc.Film: Defense Attorney (uncredited)
  30. 1941Ziegfeld GirlFilm: Ted (uncredited)
  31. 1941The Lady EveFilm: Party Guest (uncredited)
  32. 1941Play GirlFilm: Jeweller (uncredited)
  33. 1940Flight CommandFilm: Doctor
  34. 1940Popular Science J-0-2Film: Writer
  35. 1940Popular Science J-0-1Film: Writer
  36. 1940Lucky PartnersFilm: Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
  37. 1940Adventures of Red RyderFilm: Harrison
  38. 1940New MoonFilm: First Mate
  39. 1940In Old MissouriFilm: Businessman
  40. 1940I Take This WomanFilm: Dr. Phelps (uncredited)
  41. 1939Blondie Brings Up BabyFilm: Radio Police Officer (uncredited)
  42. 1939Land of LibertyFilm: Narrator
  43. 1939The Flying IrishmanFilm: New York City Announcer
  44. 1938Fleischer Studios Behind The ScenesFilm: Narrator, Writer
  45. 1938Popular Science J-8-1Film: Narrator, Writer
  46. 1938Smashing the RacketsFilm: News Broadcaster
  47. 1937Mickey's ReviewFilm: Narrator
  48. 1937Popular Science J-7-1Film: Narrator, Director, Writer
  49. 1937Little HiawathaFilm: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
  50. 1936Popular Science J-6-2Film: Writer
  51. 1936The Texas RangersFilm: announcer (uncredited)
  52. 1936SpendthriftFilm: Radio Announcer
  53. 1936Robin Hood of El DoradoFilm
  54. 1936The Return of Jimmy ValentineFilm: Radio Actor
  55. 1935The Old HomesteadFilm: Radio Station Executive (uncredited)
  56. 1935Page Miss GloryFilm: Radio Show Announcer (uncredited)
  57. 1935Woman WantedFilm: Attorney (uncredited)
  58. 1935The Last WildernessFilm: Narrator, Writer
  59. 1934The Band Plays OnFilm: Doctor Wilson
  60. 1934Inyaah (Jungle Goddess)Film: Narrator
  61. 1934Art TroubleFilm: Richard Burton
  62. 1934Stand Up and Cheer!Film: President (voice)
  63. 1934City of WaxFilm: Narrator
  64. 1934The 9th GuestFilm: Voice of the Host (Uncredited)
  65. 1934Wings Over EthiopiaFilm: Narrator
  66. 1933Hollywood on Parade No. A-8Film
  67. 1932The Iceless ArcticFilm: Narrator (voice)
  68. 1932IglooFilm: Narrator (voice)
  69. 1932Sea SpidersFilm: Narrator (voice)
  70. 1931Heroes of the FlamesFilm: Don Mitchell
  71. 1929Lucky BoyFilm: Mr. Trent
  72. 1928The AdventurerFilm: The Tornado
  73. 1928Sailors' WivesFilm: Warren Graves
  74. 1927The Woman on TrialFilm: Julie's Lawyer
  75. 1927Too Many CrooksFilm: Marshall Stone
  76. 1927BackstageFilm: Frank Carroll
  77. 1927Stolen PleasuresFilm: John Manning
  78. 1926Sunshine of Paradise AlleyFilm: Glen Wathershoon
  79. 1926Exclusive RightsFilm
  80. 1926Hell-Bent for HeavenFilm

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