Jim ameche actor biography
Jim ameche actor biography
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Jim Ameche
American actor (1915–1983)
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| Born | James Amici (1915-08-06)August 6, 1915 Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Died | February 4, 1983(1983-02-04) (aged 67) Tucson, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1951–1957 |
| Spouse | Betty A.
Harris |
| Children | 6 |
| Parent(s) | Felice Amici Barbara Etta Amici |
| Relatives | Don Ameche (brother) |
Jim Ameche (August 6, 1915[1] – February 4, 1983)[2] was an American radio actor who is most notable for his role as radio's original Jack Armstrong on Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy.[3]
Career
Born James Amici in Kenosha, Wisconsin,.[4] When his elder brother, Don, left his position as the host and announcer for The Chase and Sanborn Hour in the early 1940s, Jim took over for the remainder of the show's run.
He also was heard as mountie Jim West on ABC's Silver Eagle (1951–55). Other shows Ame