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Delos Jewkes

Oct 21, 1895 - Jul 17, 1984 (88 years old) in Orangeville, Utah, USA

From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.

Known For

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The Andy Griffith Show
Glen Cripe
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Santa's Workshop
deep-voiced gnome (voice)
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The Music Man
Harley MacCauley
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Father Noah's Ark
Various (uncredited)
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)
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Bottles
Asorbine Bottle / Hot Water Bottle (voice)
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The Booze Hangs High
Pigs (voice) (uncredited)
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One Foot in Heaven
Choir Member (uncredited)
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Broadway Serenade
Musician (uncredited)
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King Neptune
Deep Basso (uncredited)

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