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- The possessor of one of stage, screen, radio, TV and audio cassette's most distinguished vocal instruments, actor Alexander Scourby received his training via Shakespearean roles in the 1930s and perfected his vocal versatility on dramatic radio serials in the 1940's.
The noted actor/narrator was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 13, 1913 to Greek immigrants and attended public and private schools in Brooklyn. Father Constantine was a restaurateur and baker Interested in writing, he was a co-editor of his high school magazine and yearbook and studied journalism briefly at University of West Virginia at Morgantown. A passion for acting was sparked after joining a campus theater group. He apprenticed at Eva Le Gallienne's Civic Repertory Theatre and made his professional debut in a walk-on in "Liliom.".
"Hamlet" would become a favorite Shakespearean play for Scourby. His very first role on Broadway was as the Player King in a 1936 production starring Leslie Howard and went on to play the same role for Eva Le Gallienne's company later that year. He then played Rosencrantz in Maurice Evans' presentation and went on to appear with Evans in "Henry IV, Part I" and "Richard II" (borth 1940). He played Claudius in still another production (Phoenix) in 1961. Other Broadway plays would include post-WWII presentations of "A Flag Is Born", "Crime and Punishment", "Detective Story", "Darkness at Noon", "Saint Joan" with Uta Hagen, "A Month in the County," "Tovarich" with Vivien Leigh, in which he ably displayed a flair for urbane villainy, and "Old World." He played also played the title role in "Galileo," performed as John Knox in "Vivat! Vivat Regina!" and played Walt Whitman in "A Whitman Portrait."
Scourby first began to develop his speaking prowess in 1937 when he started narrating for the American Foundation for the Blind's Talking Book program. He would wind up recording nearly 500 books for the blind, and, for his long-term contribution, receive the Certificate of Merit from the foundation. His deep, crisp tones suited him well as he moved into radio in 1939. By the early 1940's, he was playing running parts in five of the serial dramas. Included was the voice of Superman's father on that popular radio show.
Scourby made a dashing villainous entry into films rather late in his career (age 39). He received third billing behind "Gilda" stars Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford in the film noir Affair in Trinidad (1952) in which he plays suave, nefarious Max Fabian. He continued in dramatic support with Because of You (1952), Older Brother, Younger Sister (1953) The Glory Brigade (1953) and probably made his next best impression in another film noir again starring Ford and as another villain (crime boss Mike Lagana) in the classic The Big Heat (1953). Later Scourby-featured 50's movies would include The Silver Chalice (1954), Sign of the Pagan (1954), Ransom! (1956) (a third film noir starring Ford), Giant (1956), Me and the Colonel (1958), The Big Fisherman (1959), and the Disney comedy The Shaggy Dog (1959)
As a TV/audio cassette narrator, Scourby had few peers. He would be heard narrating many popular Bible stories for time and has been credited for giving voice of the entire Bible at one point. Classical novel audio cassettes such as "Ship of Fools" and "War and Peace." On TV, he was critically lauded for his distinctive narration on the documentary classic Victory at Sea (1954) and the 70's The Body Human (1977) TV movie documentaries. Scourby also made a host of guest appearances on the popular TV programs from the late 50s throughout the 70's including "The Phil Silvers Show" ("Bilko"), "Shirley Temple's Storybook," "Ellery Queen," "Rawhide," "Bonanza," "The Rifleman," "The Twilight Zone," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," "The Defenders, "The Rogues," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E.," "Daniel Boone" and "Mannix." "as well as the daytime soapers "Another World" and "General Hospital."
Long married to stage, screen and daytime soap opera actress Lori March, they had a daughter, Alexandra, born in 1944. Scourby died at age 71 of a heart attack on February 22, 1985. - Actor
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Bud Luckey was an American animator, writer, director and voice actor from Montana known for his works at Pixar and Sesame Street. He directed and voiced the short film Boundin' before voicing Rick Dicker in The Incredibles and Jack-Jack Attack. He later voiced Chuckles from Toy Story 3 and Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh. He passed away in February 2018 due to an extended illness.- Daniel Pollock was born on 24 August 1968 in Australia. He was an actor, known for Romper Stomper (1992), The Magistrate (1989) and Proof (1991). He died on 13 April 1992 in Newtown, Sydney, Australia.
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Virginia Gibson was born on 9 April 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. She was an actress, known for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Funny Face (1957) and Stop, You're Killing Me (1952). She died on 25 April 2013 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA.- Dave Schultz was born on 6 June 1959 in Palo Alto, California, USA. He was married to Nancy Schultz Vitangeli. He died on 26 January 1996 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Boscoe Holder was born on 16 July 1921 in Port of Spain, Trinidad. He was an actor, known for The Love Lottery (1954), Beast of Morocco (1968) and Secret Agent (1964). He was married to Sheila Clarke. He died on 21 April 2007 in Newtown, Trinidad.- John Hardy was born on 20 October 1938 in Lewisham, London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Julius Caesar (1953) and Botany Bay (1952). He died on 12 March 1985 in Mary Potter Hospice, Newtown, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Dylan Hockley was born on 8 March 2006 in Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK. He died on 14 December 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Daniel Barden was born on 27 September 2005 in Pawling, New York, USA. He died on 14 December 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Frederic L. Pryor was born on 23 April 1933 in Owosso, Michigan. USA. He was married to Zora Prochazka. He died on 2 September 2019 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Helle Crafts was born on 7 July 1947 in Charlottenlund, Hovedstaden, Denmark. She died on 19 November 1986 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Molly Pearson was born in 1875 in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. She was an actress, known for Little Women (1939), The Passing of the Third Floor Back (1918) and The Streets of New York (1939). She was married to Ethelbert D. Hale. She died on 29 January 1959 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Ben Wheeler was born on 12 September 2006 in New York City, New York, USA. He died on 14 December 2012 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Leon Bass was born on 23 January 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was married to Mary Sullivan. He died on 28 March 2015 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Tharon Musser was born on 8 January 1925 in Roanoke, Virginia, USA. She is known for 42nd Street (1986), Pacific Overtures (1976) and The Wiz (1983). She died on 19 April 2009 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.- Elizabeth Heath was born on 24 November 1953. She died in April 1984 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Roger Sprung was born on 29 August 1930 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was married to Joan and Nancy. He died on 22 July 2023 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Louise Lee Outlaw Shallit was a writer and journalist. She attended Bay Ridge High in Brooklyn, NY. She was the first woman reporter for the Florence (SC) Evening Star, and later became a reporter for the Philadelphia Record. Her short fiction and nonfiction appeared in magazines from the 1940's to the 1990's, including Story, Collier's, Detective Tales, Cosmopolitan, Fantastic, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, and Reader's Digest. She also wrote four romance novels under the pseudonyms Lee Canada and Juliet Ashby.
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Edward Eliscu was primarily known as a songwriter, son of author Edward Eliscu. Educated at City College, New York, he acted in plays. And subsequently became a lyricist of high caliber and authored libretti for shows and later films. His lyric writing credits include Broadway shows Great Day, The Garrick Gaieties (1930 edition), The Third Little Show, the 9:15 Revue. With Gus Kahn he wrote the lyrics for Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers' first film, Flying Down to Rio, with music by veteran composer Vincent Youmans. As a screenwriter, he also contributed to the script for The Gay Divorcee. In addition to Gus Kahn, his chief song writers collaborators were Ned Lehak, Billy Rose, Vincent Youmans and Jay Gorney. He also wrote television scripts.- Burke Marshall was born on 1 October 1922 in Plainfield, New Jersey, USA. He was married to Violet Person. He died on 2 June 2003 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
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Gene Bayliss was born on 28 March 1927 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Gene was a producer, known for Our American Musical Heritage (1971) and Miss Universe Pageant (1977). Gene was married to Madeline Bayliss. Gene died on 15 September 2016 in Newtown, Pennsylvania, USA.- Additional Crew
Myron Bresnick was born on 2 April 1918 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is known for Demon Pond (1979). He was married to Renee Abramson. He died on 4 September 2011 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.- Willem Kolff was born on 14 February 1911 in Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands. He was married to Janke Huidekoper. He died on 11 February 2009 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
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Hamilton Webber was born on 3 April 1893 in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia. He was a composer, known for Vengeance of the Deep (1938), Wild Innocence (1936) and Mr. Chedworth Steps Out (1939). He died on 10 October 1961 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.- Joe Engelberger was born on 26 July 1925 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. He died on 1 December 2015 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Harriet Pattison was born on 29 October 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She died on 2 October 2023 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
- John A. Chambers was a producer, known for The Mighty Macs (2009). John A. was married to Marian Chambers. John A. died on 11 June 2012 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.
- Bryna Ivens was born on 27 August 1909 in New York, USA. She was a writer, known for Murder on Lenox Avenue (1941). She was married to Emanuel Raices and Louis Untermeyer. She died in August 1985 in Newtown, Connecticut, USA.
- Dick Alban was born on 17 January 1928 in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA. He died on 8 April 2016 in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA.