Byron Kane
Byron Kane (May 9, 1923 – April 10, 1984) was a radio and film actor and producer. He was known for his collaborations with Blake Edwards and for his voice work.[1][2][3][4]
Biography
Kane narrated the short Polly Wants a Doctor (1944).[4]
He worked in a war plant in 1944.[5]
Kane appeared on many dramatic radio programs, including Pursuit and On Stage.[6][7]
He performed in and produced the television show Peter Gunn.[8][9][10]
He voiced Peter Jones on the animated series The Hardy Boys (1969).[1]
He performed on episodes of Sears Radio Theater, a 1970s effort at a revival of dramatic radio.[11]
Personal life and death
Kane's friends included Hal Ashby, Jeff Chandler, and Sammy Davis Jr.[12][13] He was a pallbearer at Chandler's funeral in 1961.[14]
Byron Kane died in Los Angeles on April 10, 1984, two weeks after he had a heart attack. He was survived by his mother and aunt.[2]
References
- ^ a b McCray, Mark (2015-10-26). The Best Saturdays of Our Lives. iUniverse. ISBN 978-1-4917-5507-5.
- ^ a b "Obituaries". Variety. May 9, 1984. 315, 2. Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive. Pg. 560. Via Proquest.
- ^ Murf. "Film Reviews: The Pink Panther Strikes Again". Variety. December 15, 1976. 285, 6. Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive. Pg. 19. Via Proquest.
- ^ a b Scott, Keith (2022-10-03). Cartoon Voices of the Golden Age, 1930-70 Vol. 1. BearManor Media.
- ^ Laurie, Joe, Jr. "Pictures: 'Lefty Writes a Letter'". Variety. August 16, 1944. 155, 10. Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive. Pg. 13. Via Proquest.
- ^ Gilb. "Radio Review: Pursuit". Variety. July 5, 1950. 179, 4. Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive. Pg. 29. Via Proquest.
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter. Wilkerson Daily Corporation. 1954.
- ^ Gros. "Television Reviews: Peter Gunn". Variety. September 23, 1959. 216, 4. Entertainment Industry Magazine Archive. Pg. 34. Via Proquest.
- ^ Grant, Hank. "On the Air". The Hollywood Reporter. March 16, 1961. Entertainment Industry Media Archive. Vol. 164, Iss. 23. Pg. 14. Via Proquest.
- ^ Murray, Lyn (1987). Musician: A Hollywood Journal : of Wives, Women, Writers, Lawyers, Directors, Producers, and Music. L. Stuart. ISBN 978-0-8184-0432-0.
- ^ Smith, Ronald L. (2010-03-08). Horror Stars on Radio: The Broadcast Histories of 29 Chilling Hollywood Voices. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-5729-8.
- ^ Dawson, Nick (2009-04-17). Being Hal Ashby: Life of a Hollywood Rebel. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0-8131-7334-4.
- ^ Fishgall, Gary (2010-06-15). Gonna Do Great Things: The Life of Sammy Davis, Jr. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-4391-3157-2.
- ^ "Jeff Chandler Funeral Is Attended by 1500". The Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood. Vol. 165, Iss. 40. June 20, 1961. Pg. 4. Via Proquest.