Birthday: May 31, 1908 (Gemini)
Born In: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Don Ameche was an American actor and voice artist popularly known for playing the Oscar-winning role of ‘Art Selwyn’ in the 1985 American science-fiction fantasy comedy-drama film ‘Cocoon’. Ameche’s acting career lasted for more than sixty years over the course of which he appeared in numerous notable roles. Before he got the opportunity to showcase his acting skills in the film and television industry, he performed for several years on the vaudeville. After earning some popularity working on radio shows, he earned his first movie contract from 20th Century Fox in the mid-1930s. During the 1950s he entered the Broadway and television world and garnered much fame by performing comedy, drama, and musical acts. During his sixty-year long acting career, he had as many as ninety credits to his name working in films and television shows. His greatest works include the films ‘Alexander's Ragtime Band’, ‘The Story of Alexander Graham Bell’, ‘Down Argentine Way’, ‘Cocoon’, and ‘Things Change’. The Academy Award-winning actor is also the inspiration behind the character ‘Carter Pewterschmidt’ in the American animated sitcom ‘Family Guy’, created by Seth MacFarlane.
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Also Known As: Dominic Felix Amici
Died At Age: 85
Spouse/Ex-: Honore Prendergast (m. 1932–1986)
father: Felice Amici
mother: Barbara Etta Amici
siblings: Ann Ameche, Catherine Ameche, Elizabeth Ameche, Jane Ameche, Jim Ameche, Louis Ameche, Umberto Ameche
children: Bonnie Ameche, Connie Ameche, Dominic Ameche, Lonnie Ameche, Ronald Ameche, Thomas Ameche
Born Country: United States
Height: 1.79 m
Died on: December 6, 1993
place of death: Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States
Ancestry: German American, Irish American, Italian American
Notable Alumni: University Of Wisconsin
Cause of Death: Prostate Cancer.
U.S. State: Wisconsin
education: University Of Wisconsin
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Awards
1986 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Cocoon (1985) |
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