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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Known For
| Birth Location | Lincoln, Nebraska, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1900-09-01 |
| Died | 1982-04-25 |
Movies
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
as Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)
2004
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
2000
1970
General Foods Opening Night
as Himself (narrator)
1963
Jack Benny Christmas Show
as Don Wilson
1960
The Mouse That Jack Built
as Don (voice)
1959
The Stars Are Singing
as Radio Announcer
1953
Niagara
as J.C. Kettering
1953
Sailor Beware
as Mr. Chubby
1952
Charlie's Haunt
as Announcer
1950
Larceny
as Master of Ceremonies
1948
Desert Empire
as Narrator
1948
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
as Narrator
1947
The Chase
as Fats
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn
as Radio Announcer
1946
Of Japanese Descent
as Narrator
1945
Radio Stars on Parade
as Don Wilson - Announcer
1945
Out of This World
as Radio Announcer
1945
Mardi Gras
as Announcer
1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
as Self - Radio Announcer
1943
Dangerous Blondes
as Himself - Announcer (uncredited)
1943
Du Barry was a Lady
as Radio Interviewer (uncredited)
1943
Show-Business at War
as Self (uncredited)
1943
Swing It Soldier
as Brad Saunders
1941
The Roundup
as Sheriff 'Slim' Hoover
1941
Love Thy Neighbor
as Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
1940
Screw Drivers of 1940
as Don Wilson
1940
Buck Benny Rides Again
as Don Wilson
1940
Two Girls on Broadway
as Announcer
1940
$1,000 a Touchdown
as Announcer
1939
Ferdinand the Bull
as Narrator (voice)
1938
Hollywood Goes to Town
as Self
1938
Radio City Revels
as Don Wilson - Radio Station Announcer
1938
Behind the Mike
as Tiny Martin
1937
Artists & Models
as Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
1937
Broadway Melody of 1936
as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1935
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
as Narrator
1934
Movies
Paper Moon
Thanks
1973