Don Wilson
Known for
Acting
Born
September 1, 1900
Birthplace
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Died
April 25, 1982 (aged 81)
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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Best known work
Paper Moon
1973
Niagara
1953
Ferdinand the Bull
1938
The Chase
1946
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943
Sailor Beware
1952
Broadway Melody of 1936
1935
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
2000
The Mouse That Jack Built
1959
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943Filmography
2004
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5as Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)
2000
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friendsas Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
1973
Paper MoonThanks
1970
1969
1963
General Foods Opening Nightas Himself (narrator)
1960
Jack Benny Christmas Showas Don Wilson
1959
The Mouse That Jack Builtas Don (voice)
1955
A Midsummer Daydreamas Man
1953
The Stars Are Singingas Radio Announcer
1953
Niagaraas Mr. J.C. Kettering
1952
1952
Sailor Bewareas Mr. Chubby
1950
1950
Charlie's Hauntas Announcer
1948
Larcenyas Master of Ceremonies
1948
Desert Empireas Narrator
1947
The Corpse Came C.O.D.as Narrator
1946
The Chaseas Fats
1946
The Kid from Brooklynas Radio Announcer
1945
Of Japanese Descentas Narrator
1945
Radio Stars on Paradeas Don Wilson - Announcer
1945
Out of This Worldas Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1943
Mardi Grasas Announcer
1943
Thank Your Lucky Starsas Self, Radio Announcer