Don Ameche net well worth: Don Ameche was an American actor and tone of voice artist who had a net well worth of $10 million. His comeback following the years in Trading Locations was a digital comedic hit in 1983. His career spanned almost 60 years and began in vaudeville. Amache later on played a wide array of roles which were based on the true people existence. Amamche got wedded with Honore Prendergast till her loss of life in 1986 with their 6 children. Additionally it is thought to be Confirm or Deny (1941) was thought to be best significant film that was directed by Archie Mayo. Don Ameche passed on on December 6, 1993 at 85 years older from prostate tumor. Don Ameche was created on, may 31, 1908 in Kenosha Wisconsin, USA. He was an effective American actor along with amazing voice performing. He spends his profession within this market for nearly 60 years during his life time. He was a child of dad Felice Amici and mom Barbara Etta Hertel together with his three brothers and four sisters specifically, Bert, James, Louis, Catherine, Anna, Mary and Elizabeth. During his early age group his dad used to are a bartender from Montemonaco, Marche from Italy, and his mom was a German ancestry from Scottish, Irish. Ameche was a hardworking one who was carrying out well during his early collage dramatics and was also playing as a significant role within the creation of Extra Baggage that was for a popular stock business. This didn’t later arrive therefore; one of is own close friends suggested him to determine himself as an actor. Since, after his completion of research from Marquette University he began encountering as an actor. Don Ameche not merely in films and tv series established an effective profession but was additionally founded within a radio. Till 1954 he wasn’t within any films and later on he made an appearance in Phantom Caravan this is later accompanied by one and another till another years. This term was later used in combination with a term ‘you are needed on the Amache’ within calling by the era of those instances. This further improved the popularity of the actor.
Known for movies
Cocoon (1985) as Art Selwyn
To Tell the Truth (1957-1961) as Himself - Panelist
Cocoon: The Return (1988) as Art Selwyn
Trading Places (1983) as Mortimer Duke
Quick Facts
Full Name
Don Ameche
Net Worth
$10 Million
Died
December 6, 1993, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Height
1.79 m
Profession
TV Personality, Actor, Radio personality
Education
Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Loras College
Nationality
American
Spouse
Honore Prendergast
Children
Connie Ameche, Dominic Ameche, Ronald Ameche, Lonnie Ameche, Thomas Ameche, Bonnie Ameche
Parents
Barbara Etta Amici, Felice Amici
Siblings
Jim Ameche, Jane Ameche, Elizabeth Ameche, Ann Ameche, Louis Ameche, Catherine Ameche, Umberto Ameche
Awards
Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Volpi Cup for Best Actor
Movies
Trading Places, Cocoon, Heaven Can Wait, Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, Cocoon: The Return, Coming to America, Harry and the Hendersons, Down Argentine Way, Folks!, That Night in Rio, Oscar, Corrina, Corrina, In Old Chicago, Moon Over Miami, Things Change, Alexander's Ragtime Band, The Story of Alexander Graham Bell, So Goes My Love, Midnight, Sleep, My Love, Picture Mommy Dead, Wing and a Prayer, Swanee River, The Three Musketeers, Love is News, Confirm or Deny, Hollywood Cavalcade, Ramona, Greenwich Village, Lillian Russell, The Feminine Touch, Guest Wife, Something to Shout About, Happy Landing, The Magnificent Dope, Ladies in Love, Happy Land, The Boatniks, One In a Million, You Can't Have Everything, Slightly French, Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came, It's in the Bag!, Girl Trouble, Kiss the Boys Goodbye, A Fever in the Blood, Sins of Man, A Masterpiece of Murder, Love Under Fire, Josette, Four Sons
TV Shows
Coke Time with Eddie Fisher, Holiday Hotel, Take a Chance
Interesting Facts
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Attended Hollywood for Dewey Rally on Oct. 18, 1944. Other attendees included: Randolph Scott, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Ginger Rogers, and Barbra Stanwyck.
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Although he played Tod Andrews' father in Heaven Can Wait (1943), he was only six years his senior in real life.
Had not acted for 13 years when he was cast in Trading Places (1983). The role revitalized his career and he acted consistently until only a month before his passing.
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He frequently apologized to his Trading Places (1983) co-star Eddie Murphy for the racist statements that his character made in the film.
He was a Republican who attended the Hollywood for Dewey Rally in 1944. Also a member of the Catholic group, the Christophers.
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When his children's names are all expressed as nicknames, they rhyme, Ronnie, Donnie, Tommie, Lonnie, Bonnie, and Connie.
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Ameche's salary, which was $34,499 in 1936 and $51,833 in 1937, grew to $147,824 in 1940.
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In The French Connection (1971), a mafia figure is followed to a NYC building in which "the actor, Don Ameche, lives".
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He was awarded two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Television at 6101 Hollywood Boulevard and for Radio at 6313 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
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His father was an Italian immigrant. His mother had German, English, Irish, and Scottish ancestry. Americans pronounced his last name incorrectly in Italian ("Ah-mee-see"). So he changed it from "Amici" (correctly pronounced "Ah-mee-chee") into "Ameche", in order to keep the original Italian pronunciation.
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Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 3, 1991-1993, pages 11-13. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 2001.
Calling the telephone the "Don Ameche" became popular American Slang in the 1930s and '40s due to his role as Alexander Graham Bell
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Attended Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa
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Biography in: "Who's Who in Comedy" by Ronald S. Smith, pg. 51-53 (article titled "The Bickersons"). New York: Facts on File, 1992. ISBN 0816023387
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He became a major star on radio. His teaming with Frances Langford as "The Bickersons" is regarded as classic comedy on radio. "The Bickersons" were revived for a series or record albums.
Was well known for having a peaceful, soothing but authoritative sounding voice.
Quotes
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Quote
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[on Darryl F. Zanuck] Zanuck never did anything but be nice to me. Oh yeah, maybe he chased Alice Faye around, but a lot of people chased Alice Faye around.
$10 Million
