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Harry Rudolph von Zell (July 11, 1906 – November 21, 1981) was an American announcer of radio programs, and an actor in films and television shows. He is best remembered for his work on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show .
Nov 23, 1981 · Harry von Zell, the burly coast-to-coast radio announcer and actor best known as George Burns's foil on the ''Burns and Allen'' radio and television shows, died Saturday at the Motion Picture...
Harry von Zell was a versatile radio and TV personality who worked with many famous comedians and dramatists. He was known for his quick wit, ad-libbing and announcing skills, and appeared in films like The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry and Son of Paleface.
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- Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Portly, pudding-faced, wavy dark-haired actor/announcer Harry Von Zell, whose well-modulated voice was a standard radio fixture during the 1930s and '40s, also extended his talents toward film and TV where he appeared in numerous comedy outings, often as a straight man foil.
- July 11, 1906
- November 21, 1981
Harry Rudolph von Zell was an American announcer of radio programs, and an actor in films and television shows. He is best remembered for his work on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.
So here's George Fenneman, Harry Von Zell, Don Wilson, and some fourth guy named John Reed King who must have sneaked in when no one was looking. Von Zell comes off a bit incoherent and...
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- Groucho Marx - You Bet Your Life
Harry von Zell was a radio announcer and actor who worked with many famous stars and made a famous blooper. Learn about his life, career and achievements on the Hollywood Walk of Fame website.
