Biography
From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.
Acted in 20
1940s
- 1946
Girl on the Spot
Pirate King (uncredited)
- 1944
Lost in a Harem
Singer - 'Sons of the Desert' Number (uncredited)
- 1943
Coney Island
Member of quartettes, 'Irish' number and singing waiters
- 1942
White Cargo
Native Singer (uncredited)
Rio Rita
Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
- 1941
One Foot in Heaven
Choir Member (uncredited)
- 1940
Bitter Sweet
Singer (uncredited)
1930s
- 1939
Broadway Serenade
Musician (uncredited)
- 1936
To Spring
Wind (voice) (uncredited)
Bottles
Asorbine Bottle / Hot Water Bottle (voice)
- 1935
Pop Goes the Easel
Art Student (uncredited)
- 1933
Father Noah's Ark
Various (uncredited)
- 1932
King Neptune
Deep Basso (uncredited)
- 1930
The Booze Hangs High
Pigs (voice) (uncredited)
