Delos Jewkes
Born October 21, 1895 (Age: 130)
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Orangeville, Utah, USA
Biography
From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.
From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Filmography
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971
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as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)
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Age: 75
The Music Man
1962
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as Harley MacCauley
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Age: 66
Rio Rita
1942
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as Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
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Age: 46
One Foot in Heaven
1941
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as Choir Member (uncredited)
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Age: 46
Santa's Workshop
1932
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as deep-voiced gnome (voice)
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Age: 37
King Neptune
1932
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as Deep Basso (uncredited)
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Age: 36