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Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 [citation needed] – July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer. Biography. 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,” and “The Surrey ...
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Alfred Drake (1914-1992) was a respected actor and singer who created the male leads in "Oklahoma!", "Kiss Me Kate" and "Kismet". He also appeared in some films and TV shows, such as "Trading Places" and "The Adventures of Marco Polo".
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Jul 26, 1992 · Alfred C. Drake, the award-winning performer who created the lead role in "Oklahoma!" and other stage hits and sang many of Broadway's most beloved songs, died yesterday at Mount Sinai Medical...
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Jul 25, 1992 · Alfred Drake. An actor, singer, director, and author, Drake will always be associated with that magical moment when the curtain rose on “Oklahoma!” at the St. James Theater in New York on March...
Alfred Drake. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. October 7, 1914 · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. Died. July 25, 1992 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA (heart failure) Birth name. Alfred Capurro. Mini Bio. One of Broadway's most venerable, respected musical leading men, Alfred Drake created the male leads in "Oklahoma!"
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.
