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Don Wilson

Don Wilson

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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Born

Sep 01, 1900

Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Died

Apr 25, 1982

Known For

Acting

Movies

41 acting

1 crew

Popularity

0.6

movie

Known For

Ferdinand the Bull

Ferdinand the Bull

1938

as Narrator (voice)
Niagara

Niagara

1953

as Mr. J.C. Kettering
Ferdinand the Bull
Ferdinand the Bull
1938 • as Narrator (voice)
★ 6.7
Niagara
Niagara
1953 • as Mr. J.C. Kettering
★ 6.8
The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
1946 • as Radio Announcer
★ 6.3
Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 • as Radio Interviewer (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Broadway Melody of 1936
Broadway Melody of 1936
1935 • as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
★ 6.5
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
2004 • as Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)
★ 7.6
Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
1943 • as Announcer
★ 5.3
Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway
1940 • as Announcer
★ 7.0
The Chase
The Chase
1946 • as Fats
★ 6.2
Sailor Beware
Sailor Beware
1952 • as Mr. Chubby
★ 6.2
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943 • as Self, Radio Announcer
★ 6.2
Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
1943 • as Self (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938 • as Self
★ 7.0
Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
1940 • as Don Wilson
★ 5.0
$1,000 a Touchdown
$1,000 a Touchdown
1939 • as Announcer
★ 3.7
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
1934 • as Narrator
★ 5.5
Out of This World
Out of This World
1945 • as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
★ 8.0
Dangerous Blondes
Dangerous Blondes
1943 • as Himself, Radio Announcer (uncredited)
★ 6.3
Artists & Models
Artists & Models
1937 • as Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.3
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
1947 • as Narrator
★ 6.5
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
2000 • as Narrator (voice) (archive footage)
★ 7.0
movie
The Jack Benny Birthday Special
1969
★ 9.0
The Mouse That Jack Built
The Mouse That Jack Built
1959 • as Don (voice)
★ 6.8
Larceny
Larceny
1948 • as Master of Ceremonies
★ 5.9
The Roundup
The Roundup
1941 • as Sheriff 'Slim' Hoover
★ 9.0
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
1940 • as Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
★ 7.3
The Stars Are Singing
The Stars Are Singing
1953 • as Radio Announcer
★ 5.2
Radio Stars on Parade
Radio Stars on Parade
1945 • as Don Wilson - Announcer
★ 9.0
movie
Jack Benny Christmas Show
1960 • as Don Wilson
Behind the Mike
Behind the Mike
1937 • as Tiny Martin
★ 8.0
movie
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
1970 • as Self
★ 7.0
Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain
1940 • as Don Wilson -Radio Program Announcer
★ 9.0
Radio City Revels
Radio City Revels
1938 • as Don Wilson - Radio Station Announcer
★ 7.7
General Foods Opening Night
General Foods Opening Night
1963 • as Narrator
movie
A Midsummer Daydream
1955 • as Man
Hi, Neighbor
Hi, Neighbor
1942 • as Radio Announcer
★ 10.0
Charlie's Haunt
Charlie's Haunt
1950 • as Announcer
movie
Of Japanese Descent
1945 • as Narrator
Swing It Soldier
Swing It Soldier
1941 • as Brad Saunders
★ 6.5
movie
Screw Drivers of 1940
1940 • as Don Wilson
Desert Empire
Desert Empire
1948 • as Narrator