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Don Wilson
Actor

Don Wilson

1 Sep 1900Born
25 Apr 1982Died
81Age at death
37Credits

Biography

Don Wilson (September 1, 1900 – April 25, 1982) was an American announcer and actor in radio and television, with a Falstaffian vocal presence, remembered best as the rotund announcer and comic foil to the star of The Jack Benny Program.

His film roles included small appearances as announcers or commentators in several films, and an appearance as Mr. Kettering opposite Marilyn Monroe in Niagara.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2004Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5Film: Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)
  2. 2000Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & FriendsFilm: Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
  3. 1969The Jack Benny Birthday SpecialFilm
  4. 1963General Foods Opening NightFilm: Narrator
  5. 1960Jack Benny Christmas ShowFilm: Don Wilson
  6. 1959The Mouse That Jack BuiltFilm: Don (voice)
  7. 1955A Midsummer DaydreamFilm: Man
  8. 1953The Stars Are SingingFilm: Radio Announcer
  9. 1953NiagaraFilm: Mr. J.C. Kettering
  10. 1952Sailor BewareFilm: Mr. Chubby
  11. 1950The Jack Benny ProgramSeries: Announcer (261 episodes)
  12. 1950Charlie's HauntFilm: Announcer
  13. 1948LarcenyFilm: Master of Ceremonies
  14. 1948Desert EmpireFilm: Narrator
  15. 1947The Corpse Came C.O.D.Film: Narrator
  16. 1946The ChaseFilm: Fats
  17. 1946The Kid from BrooklynFilm: Radio Announcer
  18. 1945Of Japanese DescentFilm: Narrator
  19. 1945Radio Stars on ParadeFilm: Don Wilson - Announcer
  20. 1945Out of This WorldFilm: Radio Announcer (uncredited)
  21. 1943Mardi GrasFilm: Announcer
  22. 1943Du Barry Was a LadyFilm: Radio Interviewer (uncredited)
  23. 1942Hi, NeighborFilm: Radio Announcer
  24. 1941Swing It SoldierFilm: Brad Saunders
  25. 1941The RoundupFilm: Sheriff 'Slim' Hoover
  26. 1940Love Thy NeighborFilm: Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
  27. 1940Comin' Round the MountainFilm: Don Wilson -Radio Program Announcer
  28. 1940Screw Drivers of 1940Film: Don Wilson
  29. 1940Buck Benny Rides AgainFilm: Don Wilson
  30. 1940Two Girls on BroadwayFilm: Announcer
  31. 1939$1,000 a TouchdownFilm: Announcer
  32. 1938Ferdinand the BullFilm: Narrator (voice)
  33. 1938Radio City RevelsFilm: Don Wilson - Radio Station Announcer
  34. 1937Behind the MikeFilm: Tiny Martin
  35. 1937Artists & ModelsFilm: Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
  36. 1935Broadway Melody of 1936Film: Radio Announcer (uncredited)
  37. 1934The Hot Choc-late SoldiersFilm: Narrator

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