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Jim Ameche (August 6, 1915 – February 4, 1983) 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 [ edit ]
Jim Ameche. Actor: The Story of Mankind. Jim Ameche was born on 6 August 1915 in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. He was an actor, known for The Story of Mankind (1957), Screen Snapshots Series 26, No. 6: Behind the Mike (1947) and The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers (1962).
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Feb 6, 1983 · Jim Ameche, who played ''Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy'' for five years on radio in the 1930's, has died of cancer. ... Mr. Ameche also was an announcer on the radio show ''Amos 'n' Andy ...
Feb 6, 1983 · TUCSON, Ariz. -- Jim Ameche, who created a role model for millions of America's youth as radio's 'Jack Armstrong -- The All American Boy' in the 1930s, died of cancer Friday, his family said Saturday.
Jim Ameche - Radio actor; born James Amici on August 6, 1915 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Jim Ameche was a familiar voice on radio and was well-known for his role as radio's original Jack Armstrong on Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy. When his older brother, actor Don Ameche, left his position as the host and announcer for The Chase and Sanborn ...
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The Story Book of Life hosted by Jim Ameche. The Ameche boys were born in Kenosha, Wisconsin (just up the road from Ray Bradbury and Jack Benny’s hometown, Waukegan, Illinois). Jim followed his big brother Don into vaudeville and eventually made it to Hollywood.
Feb 7, 1983 · Jim Ameche won the job and was paid $59.50 a week for the five-day-a-week broadcast. After he left 'Jack Armstrong,' Jim Ameche replaced Don on the 'Grand Hotel' radio show and later performed on ...