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Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Actor · 1900–1982 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

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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. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Acted in 25

1950s

  1. 1959

    The Mouse That Jack Built

    Don (voice)

  2. 1953

    The Stars Are Singing

    Radio Announcer

  3. 1952

    Sailor Beware

    Mr. Chubby

  4. 1950
  5. Charlie's Haunt

    Announcer

1940s

  1. 1948

    Larceny

    Master of Ceremonies

  2. 1946
  3. 1945

    Radio Stars on Parade

    Don Wilson - Announcer

  4. Out of This World

    Radio Announcer (uncredited)

  5. 1943
  6. 1942

    Hi, Neighbor

    Radio Announcer

  7. 1941

    Swing It Soldier

    Brad Saunders

  8. The Roundup

    Sheriff 'Slim' Hoover

  9. 1940

    Love Thy Neighbor

    Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

  10. Comin' Round the Mountain

    Don Wilson -Radio Program Announcer

  11. Buck Benny Rides Again

    Don Wilson

  12. Two Girls on Broadway

    Announcer

1930s

  1. 1939

    $1,000 a Touchdown

    Announcer

  2. 1938

    Radio City Revels

    Don Wilson - Radio Station Announcer

  3. 1937

    Behind the Mike

    Tiny Martin

  4. Artists & Models

    Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)

  5. 1935
Appearances12

2000s

  1. 2004

    Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5

    Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)

  2. 2000

    Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends

    Narrator (voice) (archive footage)

1960s

  1. 1963

    General Foods Opening Night

    Narrator

1940s

  1. 1948

    Desert Empire

    Narrator

  2. 1947

    The Corpse Came C.O.D.

    Narrator

  3. 1943
  4. Dangerous Blondes

    Himself, Radio Announcer (uncredited)

  5. Show-Business at War

    Self (uncredited)

1930s

  1. 1938
  2. Hollywood Goes to Town

    Self

  3. 1934

    The Hot Choc-late Soldiers

    Narrator

Thanked in the credits1

1970s

  1. 1973