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Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 [citation needed] – July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer. Biography [ edit ] Born as Alfred Capurro in New York City, the son of parents emigrated from Recco , Genoa , Drake began his Broadway career while still a student at Brooklyn College .
Alfred Drake (born October 7, 1914, New York, New York, U.S.—died July 25, 1992, New York, New York) was an American actor who breathed new life into musical theatre as the star of Broadway’s Oklahoma! (1943), which featured his rich baritone voice in renditions of “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning,” “People Will Say We’re in Love ...
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Jul 27, 1992 · July 26, 1992 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. NEW YORK -- Alfred Drake, 78, an actor and singer who starred in the original Broadway production of "Oklahoma!" and won a Tony for his role in the 1954 production ...
Alfred Drake. Actor: Trading Places. One of Broadway's most venerable, respected musical leading men, Alfred Drake created the male leads in "Oklahoma!" (1943), "Kiss Me Kate" (1949) and "Kismet" (1953). Sadly, he re-created none of these roles on screen. Very much a man of his beloved live theater, he never did go to Hollywood, except for the starring role in "Tars and Spars" (1946) for ...
- October 7, 1914
- July 25, 1992
Drake, Alfred. ( b. 7 October 1914 in New York City; d. 25 July 1992 in New York City), actor, singer, writer, and director whose award-winning starring role in the musical Oklahoma! revitalized American musical theater. Alfred Drake, born Alfred Capurro, was the second son of John Capurro and Elena Teresa Maggiolo.
Alfred Drake. Actor: Trading Places. One of Broadway's most venerable, respected musical leading men, Alfred Drake created the male leads in "Oklahoma!" (1943), "Kiss Me Kate" (1949) and "Kismet" (1953). Sadly, he re-created none of these roles on screen. Very much a man of his beloved live theater, he never did go to Hollywood, except for the ...
Stage/Film/TV Actor, Singer. (1914 - 1992) Alfred Drake is considered by many a musical theater legend. He had his share of flops, but his stage presence and lyrical tenor defined many of the roles he originated on Broadway, although he never reprised any of them in subsequent films. Drake began his stage career in 1935 and by 1937 introduced ...
