Don Ameche (1908–1993) |
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Don Ameche was a versatile and popular American film actor in the 1930s and '40s, usually as the dapper, mustached leading man. He was also popular as a radio master of ceremonies during this time. As his film popularity waned in the 1950s, he continued working in theater and some TV. His film career surged in a comeback in the 1980s with fine ...
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Born:in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USADied:(age 85) in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA |
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Actor (95 credits)
Actor (95 credits)
1985
Detective in the House
(TV Series)
Amos Cord
Amos Cord
- Fathers and Other Strangers
(1985)
... Amos Cord
1979-1984
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Stewart Coolidge / Hollis Witkin / Henry Dobson
Stewart Coolidge / Hollis Witkin / Henry Dobson
- The Lady and the Maid/Love Is Blind/The Babymakers
(1984)
... Stewart Coolidge
- The Duel/Two for Julie/Aunt Hilly
(1981)
... Hollis Witkin
- Gopher's Greatest Hits/The Vacation/One Rose a Day
(1979)
... Henry Dobson
1975
Ellery Queen
(TV Series)
Dr. Norman Marsh
Dr. Norman Marsh
- The Adventure of the Lover's Leap
(1975)
... Dr. Norman Marsh
1971
Alias Smith and Jones
(TV Series)
Diamond Jim Guffy
Diamond Jim Guffy
- Dreadful Sorry Clementine
(1971)
... Diamond Jim Guffy
1969-1970
Julia
(TV Series)
Dr. Foster Prestwick
Dr. Foster Prestwick
- Call Me by My Rightful Number
(1970)
... Dr. Foster Prestwick
- The Grass Is Sometimes Greener
(1969)
... Dr. Foster Prestwick
1963-1964
The Christophers
(TV Series)
- Tips for Teenagers
(1964)
- Keep Our Heritage Strong
(1963)
1964
The Greatest Show on Earth
(TV Series)
Collie McCullough
Collie McCullough
- The Glorious Days of the Used to Be
(1964)
... Collie McCullough
1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Sam Waterman
Sam Waterman
- Albert Anastasia - His Life and Death
(1958)
... Sam Waterman
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Soundtrack (21 credits)
Soundtrack (21 credits)
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Director (1 credit)
Director (1 credit)
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Self (63 credits)
Self (63 credits)
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Archive footage (19 credits)
Archive footage (19 credits)
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(1937-40) Radio: Master of ceremonies for the NBC-Red network radio program "The Chase and Sanborn Hour" (later "The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show"). See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 1 Print Biography | 1 Portrayal | 1 Article | 16 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Height:
5' 10½" (1.79 m)
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[on Darryl F. Zanuck] Zanuck never did anything but be nice to me. Oh yeah, maybe he chased Alice Faye around, but a lot of people chased Alice Faye around.Trivia:
Became a father for the first time at age 25 when his wife Honore gave birth to their son Dominic Felix Ameche--aka Don Ameche Jr. on October 3, 1933. See more »Trademark:
Was well known for having a peaceful, soothing but authoritative sounding voice.Nickname:
The Latin LoverStar Sign:
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