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Jay Jostyn (December 13, 1901 – June 25, 1976) was an actor in the era of old-time radio. He is best known for portraying the title role in Mr. District Attorney on radio.
Jay Jostyn was born on 13 December 1901 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for The Wild Wild West (1965), Broadway Television Theatre (1952) and Mission: Impossible (1966). He was married to Ruth Hill. He died on 25 June 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- Actor
- December 13, 1901
- Jay Jostyn
- June 25, 1976
Jay Jostyn was born on December 13, 1901 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for The Wild Wild West (1965), Broadway Television Theatre (1952) and Mission: Impossible (1966). He was married to Ruth Hill. He died on June 25, 1976 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- December 13, 1901
- June 25, 1976
Jul 22, 2021 · Olan Soule (1909-1994) – himself a renowned old-time radio actor – interviewed JAY JOSTYN (1905-1977), star of the radio show ‘Mr. District Attorney' which ran on NBC and ABC from 1939-1953 ...
Mr. District Attorney. The cast in 1947. From left: Len Doyle (Harrington), Jay Jostyn (the District Attorney), and Vicki Vola (Edith Miller) Mr. District Attorney is a radio crime drama produced by Samuel Bischoff that aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952 (and in transcribed syndication through 1953).
Happy birthday, Jay Jostyn! Before jumping into acting Jostyn started his career reading poetry on one of Cincinnati, Ohio's WLW late-night programs. Radio fans may recognize him from the detective drama Mr. District Attorney.
With Jay Jostyn, Vicky Vola, Len Doyle, Philip Sterling. "Mr. District Attorney! Champion of the people! Guardian of our fundamental rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The opening lines to a TV adaptation of a radio serial about a D.A., his investigator, and secretary.
