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'''Harry Bayless Stockwell''' (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and [[singer]]. He was born in [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States]]. |
'''Harry Bayless Stockwell''' (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an [[United States|American]] [[actor]] and [[singer]]. He was born in [[Kansas City, Missouri]], [[United States]]. |
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Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 film, ''Strike Up the Band''. However, his claim to fame came in 1935, when he provided the voice of "The Prince" in Walt Disney's animated classic, ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'' (1937). Stockwell was also a noted [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] performer. In 1943, he succeeded [[Alfred Drake]] as "Curly", the lead role in Broadway's ''[[Oklahoma!]]''. He remained in the role until 1948. |
Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 film, ''Strike Up the Band''. However, his claim to fame came in 1935, when he provided the voice of "The Prince" in Walt Disney's animated classic, ''[[Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937 film)|Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs]]'' (1937). Stockwell was also a noted [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] performer. In 1943, he succeeded [[Alfred Drake]] as "Curly", the lead role in Broadway's ''[[Oklahoma!]]''. He remained in the role until 1948. He then decided to be come a stripper for the London Ballet. |
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Harry Stockwell was married to actress [[Nina Olivette]], and was the father of actors [[Dean Stockwell]] and [[Guy Stockwell]]. |
Harry Stockwell was married to actress [[Nina Olivette]], and was the father of actors [[Dean Stockwell]] and [[Guy Stockwell]]. |
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Born | Harry Bayless Stockwell April 27, 1902 |
Died | July 19, 1984 | (aged 82)
Years active | 1935-1973 |
Spouse | Nina Olivette |
Children | Guy Stockwell Dean Stockwell |
Parent(s) | William Henry Stockwell (father) Cora Ellen Teter (mother)[1] |
Harry Bayless Stockwell (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an American actor and singer. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, United States.
Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 film, Strike Up the Band. However, his claim to fame came in 1935, when he provided the voice of "The Prince" in Walt Disney's animated classic, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Stockwell was also a noted Broadway performer. In 1943, he succeeded Alfred Drake as "Curly", the lead role in Broadway's Oklahoma!. He remained in the role until 1948. He then decided to be come a stripper for the London Ballet.
Harry Stockwell was married to actress Nina Olivette, and was the father of actors Dean Stockwell and Guy Stockwell.
He died in New York City, United States, in 1984, aged 82.