Portrait of Don Wilson

Don Wilson

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Sep 01 1900
Birthplace: Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Death: Sun, Apr 25 1982
Don Wilson is 81 years old
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Poster of Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
Don Wilson would have been no older than
81 in Walt Disney's Fables - Vol.5
as 'Narrator (Ferdinand The Bull) (voice) (archive sound)'.
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
Don Wilson would have been no older than
81 in Celebrate Christmas With Mickey, Donald & Friends
as 'Narrator (voice) (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
Don Wilson was
70 in Jack Benny's 20th Anniversary TV Special
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 16 1970
Poster of The Jack Benny Birthday Special
The Jack Benny Birthday Special
Don Wilson was
68 in The Jack Benny Birthday Special
Mon, Feb 17 1969
Poster of General Foods Opening Night
General Foods Opening Night
Don Wilson was
63 in General Foods Opening Night
as 'Himself (narrator)'.
Sun, Sep 22 1963
Poster of Jack Benny Christmas Show
Jack Benny Christmas Show
Don Wilson was
60 in Jack Benny Christmas Show
as 'Don Wilson'.
Sun, Dec 18 1960
Poster of The Mouse That Jack Built
The Mouse That Jack Built
Don Wilson was
58 in The Mouse That Jack Built
as 'Don (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 03 1959
Poster of A Midsummer Daydream
A Midsummer Daydream
Don Wilson was
55 in A Midsummer Daydream
as 'Man'.
Wed, Oct 19 1955
Poster of The Stars Are Singing
The Stars Are Singing
Don Wilson was
52 in The Stars Are Singing
as 'Radio Announcer'.
Wed, Mar 11 1953
Poster of Niagara
Niagara
Don Wilson was
52 in Niagara
as 'J.C. Kettering'.
Mon, Jan 26 1953
Poster of Sailor Beware
Sailor Beware
Don Wilson was
51 in Sailor Beware
as 'Mr. Chubby'.
Fri, Feb 08 1952
Poster of Charlie's Haunt
Charlie's Haunt
Don Wilson was
49 in Charlie's Haunt
as 'Announcer'.
Sat, Aug 19 1950
Poster of Larceny
Larceny
Don Wilson was
48 in Larceny
as 'Master of Ceremonies'.
Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Desert Empire
Desert Empire
Don Wilson was
47 in Desert Empire
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of The Corpse Came C.O.D.
The Corpse Came C.O.D.
Don Wilson was
46 in The Corpse Came C.O.D.
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jun 02 1947
Poster of The Chase
The Chase
Don Wilson was
46 in The Chase
as 'Fats'.
Sat, Nov 16 1946
Poster of The Kid from Brooklyn
The Kid from Brooklyn
Don Wilson was
45 in The Kid from Brooklyn
as 'Radio Announcer'.
Thu, Mar 21 1946
Poster of Of Japanese Descent
Of Japanese Descent
Don Wilson was
45 in Of Japanese Descent
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Dec 10 1945
Poster of Radio Stars on Parade
Radio Stars on Parade
Don Wilson was
44 in Radio Stars on Parade
as 'Don Wilson - Announcer'.
Wed, Aug 01 1945
Poster of Out of This World
Out of This World
Don Wilson was
44 in Out of This World
as 'Radio Announcer'.
Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras
Don Wilson was
43 in Mardi Gras
as 'Announcer'.
Fri, Oct 01 1943
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Don Wilson was
43 in Thank Your Lucky Stars
as 'Self, Radio Announcer'.
Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Dangerous Blondes
Dangerous Blondes
Don Wilson was
43 in Dangerous Blondes
as 'Himself, Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 23 1943
Poster of Du Barry was a Lady
Du Barry was a Lady
Don Wilson was
42 in Du Barry was a Lady
as 'Radio Interviewer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 13 1943
Poster of Show-Business at War
Show-Business at War
Don Wilson was
42 in Show-Business at War
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 21 1943
Poster of Swing It Soldier
Swing It Soldier
Don Wilson was
41 in Swing It Soldier
as 'Brad Saunders'.
Fri, Nov 07 1941
Poster of The Roundup
The Roundup
Don Wilson was
40 in The Roundup
as 'Sheriff 'Slim' Hoover'.
Thu, Apr 03 1941
Poster of Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor
Don Wilson was
40 in Love Thy Neighbor
as 'Radio Show Announcer (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 27 1940
Poster of Comin' Round the Mountain
Comin' Round the Mountain
Don Wilson was
39 in Comin' Round the Mountain
as 'Don Wilson -Radio Program Announcer'.
Fri, Aug 16 1940
Poster of Screw Drivers of 1940
Screw Drivers of 1940
Don Wilson was
39 in Screw Drivers of 1940
as 'Don Wilson'.
Sun, Aug 04 1940
Poster of Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again
Don Wilson was
39 in Buck Benny Rides Again
as 'Don Wilson'.
Fri, May 31 1940
Poster of Two Girls on Broadway
Two Girls on Broadway
Don Wilson was
39 in Two Girls on Broadway
as 'Announcer'.
Fri, Apr 19 1940
Poster of $1,000 a Touchdown
$1,000 a Touchdown
Don Wilson was
39 in $1,000 a Touchdown
as 'Announcer'.
Wed, Oct 04 1939
Poster of Ferdinand the Bull
Ferdinand the Bull
Don Wilson was
38 in Ferdinand the Bull
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Nov 23 1938
Poster of Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
Don Wilson was
37 in Hollywood Goes to Town
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jul 07 1938
Poster of Radio City Revels
Radio City Revels
Don Wilson was
37 in Radio City Revels
as 'Don Wilson - Radio Station Announcer'.
Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Behind the Mike
Behind the Mike
Don Wilson was
37 in Behind the Mike
as 'Tiny Martin'.
Sun, Sep 26 1937
Poster of Artists & Models
Artists & Models
Don Wilson was
36 in Artists & Models
as 'Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 04 1937
Poster of Broadway Melody of 1936
Broadway Melody of 1936
Don Wilson was
35 in Broadway Melody of 1936
as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 18 1935
Poster of The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
Don Wilson was
33 in The Hot Choc-late Soldiers
as 'Narrator'.
Thu, May 24 1934

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Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Don Wilson was
52+ in This Is Your Life
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
Don Wilson was
50+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'Don Wilson'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950