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Alfred Drake

Oct 07, 1914 - Jul 25, 1992 (77 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer.

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. He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma!; Kiss Me, Kate; Kismet; and for playing Marshall Blackstone in the original production of Babes in Arms, (in which he sang the title song) and Hajj in Kismet, for which he received the Tony Award. He was also a prolific Shakespearean, notably starring as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing opposite Katharine Hepburn.

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Known For

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The Philco Television Playhouse
Captain Brown
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The Steve Allen Show
Self - Singer
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The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
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The Bell Telephone Hour
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Tony Awards
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jack Point
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Trading Places
President of Exchange
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Night of 100 Stars
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The Adventures of Marco Polo
Marco Polo
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Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
Fred Graham / Petruchio (seg. "Kiss Me, Kate") (archive footage)

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