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Donald John DeFore (August 25, 1913 – December 22, 1993) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in the sitcom The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from 1952 to 1957 and the sitcom Hazel from 1961 to 1965, the former of which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
DeFore found much more success on television, and was a regular in the hit series Hazel (1961) and The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet (1952). Born August 25, 1913. Died December 22, 1993 (80) Add to list. Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy.
DeFore was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, one of seven children and the only one to pursue an acting career. After graduating from Washington High School in Cedar Rapids, he attended Iowa University. He showed great promise in basketball, track and baseball, but showed no interest in dramatics.
Dec 24, 1993 · DeFore, a veteran actor on Broadway and in films and television who earned a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame, died Wednesday night at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica of cardiac arrest.
Dec 24, 1993 · Don DeFore, the actor who played Mr. B., the exasperated boss in the 1960's television program "Hazel," died on Wednesday night here at St. John's Hospital and Health Center. He was 80. The...
Find the location of Don DeFore's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career. Born Donald John DeFore on...
Dec 27, 1993 · Actor Don DeFore, the flustered family man in "Hazel" and TV's quintessential next-door neighbor in "The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet," died Wednesday of a heart attack in Los Angeles. He was...
