Acting
Don Wilson
Born September 1, 1900 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Died April 25, 1982 · aged 81
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. …
Known For
Paper Moon · 1973Paper Moon
★ 7.91973
MovieComedyCrime
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership.
Niagara · 1953Niagara
★ 6.81953
MovieCrimeThriller
Rose Loomis and her older, gloomier husband, George, are vacationing at a cabin in Niagara Falls. The couple befriend Polly and Ray Cutler, who are honeymooning in the area. Polly begins to suspect that something is amiss between Rose and George, and her suspicions grow when she sees Rose in the arms of another man. While Ray initially thinks Polly is overreacting, things between George and Rose soon take a shockingly dark turn.
Ferdinand the Bull · 1938Ferdinand the Bull
★ 6.71938
MovieAnimationComedy
This Oscar-winning short tells of a bull who preferred to sit under trees and smell flowers to clashing horns with his fellow animals. As luck would have it, an untimely bee reveals Ferdinand's ferocious side via pained howls and wild stomping. This lands him in the bull-fighting arena amidst characters based on Walt's animators with a matador reportedly modeled after Walt himself.
The Kid from Brooklyn · 1946The Kid from Brooklyn
★ 6.31946
MovieComedy
Shy milkman Burleigh Sullivan accidentally knocks out drunken Speed McFarlane, a champion boxer who was flirting with Burleigh's sister. The newspapers get hold of the story and photographers even catch Burleigh knock out Speed again. Speed's crooked manager decides to turn Burleigh into a fighter. Burleigh doesn't realize that all of his opponents have been asked to take a dive. Thinking he really is a great fighter, Burleigh develops a swelled head which puts a crimp in his relationship with pretty nightclub singer Polly Pringle. He may finally get his comeuppance when he challenges Speed for the title.
Two Girls on Broadway · 1940Two Girls on Broadway
★ 7.01940
MovieRomance
Eddie Kerns sells his song to a Broadway producer and also lands a job dancing in the musical. He sends for his dance partner-fiancée Molly Mahoney who brings her younger sister Pat. Upon seeing Molly and Pat dance, the producer picks Pat for the show and gives Molly a job selling cigarettes. A wealthy friend of the producer named "Chat" Chatsworth also has his eye on Pat. Pat is teamed with Eddie in the specialty number as Kerns and Mahoney. Pat and Eddie soon realize that they are in love and must tell Molly. Pat balks at hurting Molly and goes out with Chat who already has five ex-wives. Remake of The Broadway Melody (1929).
Sailor Beware · 1952Sailor Beware
★ 6.21952
MovieComedy
Meeting in a navy recruiting line, Al Crowthers and Melvin Jones become friends. Al has tried to enlist before, but was always rejected. He keeps trying so that he can impress women. Melvin, is allergic to women's cosmetics and his doctor prescribed ocean travel, so he decided to join the navy.
Du Barry Was a Lady · 1943Du Barry Was a Lady
★ 6.51943
MovieComedyFantasy
Hat check man Louis Blore is in love with nightclub star May Daly. May, however, is in love with a poor dancer but wants to marry for money. When Louis wins the Irish Sweepstakes, he asks May to marry him and she accepts even though she doesn't love him. Soon after, Louis has an accident and gets knocked on the head, where he dreams that he's King Louis XV pursuing the infamous Madame Du Barry.
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers · 1934The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
★ 5.51934
MovieAnimation
A group of confectionary soldiers go to war against a neighboring cookie castle.
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Out of This World · 1945Out of This World
★ 8.01945
MovieRomanceComedy
An all-girl band hits paydirt—and mud—when they sign a male crooner and then sell five 25% shares of his contract.
Radio Announcer (uncredited)
Love Thy Neighbor · 1940Love Thy Neighbor
★ 7.31940
MovieComedy
Capitalizing on the famous radio 'feud' between comedians Jack Benny and Fred Allen. The two stars play versions of themselves, constantly at each other's throats due to real and imagined slights.
Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
Comin' Round the Mountain · 1940Comin' Round the Mountain
★ 9.01940
MovieComedy
A Tennessee boy (Bob Burns) returns from the big city, runs for mayor and puts his musical kin on the radio.
Don Wilson -Radio Program Announcer
The Roundup · 1941The Roundup
★ 9.01941
MovieWestern
A woman's believed-dead cowhand beau shows up on her wedding day to cause trouble.
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