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Don Wilson
Acting
Born September 1, 1900 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Died April 25, 1982
Also known as Donald Harlow Wilson · Donald H. Wilson · Donald Wilson
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
Awards & recognition
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography10 titles

Paper Moon
1973Thanks
1973Thanks

The Jack Benny Program
1950as Announcer
1950as Announcer

Niagara
1953as J.C. Kettering
1953as J.C. Kettering

Ferdinand the Bull
1938as Narrator (voice)
1938as Narrator (voice)

Broadway Melody of 1936
1935as Radio Announcer (uncredited)
1935as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

Du Barry Was a Lady
1943as Radio Interviewer (uncredited)
1943as Radio Interviewer (uncredited)

Sailor Beware
1952as Mr. Chubby
1952as Mr. Chubby

The Kid from Brooklyn
1946as Radio Announcer
1946as Radio Announcer

The Chase
1946as Fats
1946as Fats

Thank Your Lucky Stars
1943as Self, Radio Announcer
1943as Self, Radio Announcer