The Incredible Journey
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John Robert Roy Drainie (April 1, 1916 – October 30, 1966) was a Canadian actor and television presenter, who was called "the greatest radio actor in the world" by Orson Welles.. Drainie was most famous in Canada for two long-running roles: the lead role of Jake in the radio adaptation of W. O. Mitchell's Jake and the Kid, and a popular one-man stage show in which he played humourist Stephen ...
The John Drainie Award was an award given to an individual who has made a significant contribution to broadcasting in Canada. Although meant to be presented annually, there have been years where it was not presented. Originally created by ACTRA in 1968 as a standalone award, the award was named in memory of Canadian actor John Drainie following his death in 1966, and was presented as part of ...
John Drainie. Actor: Folio. John Drainie was born on 1 April 1916 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Folio (1955), Startime (1959) and Bush Pilot (1947). He died on 30 October 1966 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
John Drainie. Actor: Folio. John Drainie was born on 1 April 1916 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He was an actor and writer, known for Folio (1955), Startime (1959) and Bush Pilot (1947). He died on 30 October 1966 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
John Robert Roy Drainie was a Canadian actor and television presenter, who was called "the greatest radio actor in the world" by Orson Welles.
Drainie, John Robert Roy (1916-1966) John Drainie taught himself acting. Orson Welles called him the greatest radio actor in the world. John was born in Vancouver. When he was a boy, he was hit by a car and walked with a lifelong limp which made him feel awkward on television. Despite that, he had an uncanny ability to bring comedy writer ...
John Drainie was a renowned Canadian actor and broadcaster, recognized for his exceptional contributions to both radio and television. He gained prominence for his captivating performances in various radio dramas and programs, showcasing his versatility and talent in storytelling. Drainie was highly regarded for his voice-acting skills and his ability to bring characters to life.
This biography of Canada's most accomplished radio actor, John Drainie, also looks at Canadian theatre and culture. Drainie's voice was familiar to Canadians in roles such as Stephen Leacock, Senator Joseph McCarthy, and Jake, the hired man in 'Jake and the kid' Includes bibliographical references (pages 332-333) and index
Aug 16, 2018 · 6 Followers. When John Drainie died, in 1966, he was only fifty. But in a sadly short career, he achieved much, being widely recognized as the greatest radio actor in the English-speaking world ...
John Drainie, was called the “greatest radio actor in the world” by Orson Welles. He began his career in radio with CJOR, CKNW and CBU in Vancouver and was a major player in CBC’s Golden Age of Radio. John Drainie was most famous in Canada for the CBC radio role of Jake in W.O. Mitchell’s Jake and the Kid and Matthew Cuthbert in CBC’s ...
