Bill Lee was an American actor who is best known for One Hundred and One Dalmatians, The Sound of Music, and Snow White and the Three Stooges. He was born on August 21, 1916, in Johnson, Nebraska, and passed away on November 15, 1980, in Los Angeles, California.
Personal and Family Life
Bill Lee had a daughter named Diana Lee, who also worked in the entertainment industry. Lee was known for his talent in dubbing singing voices for non-singing actors. He performed with The Anita Kerr Singers and lent his vocals to various memorable songs throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Bill Lee died from a brain tumor on November 15, 1980. His contributions to film and television, particularly in voice work, left a lasting legacy. He is remembered for his work in classic Disney films and for providing singing voices for several notable actors.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| One Hundred and One Dalmatians | 1961-01-25 | Roger (singing voice) |
| The Sound of Music | 1965-03-29 | Captain Georg von Trapp (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| The Beguiled | 1971-01-23 | Singer (uncredited) |
| The Jungle Book | 1967-10-18 | Shere Khan (singing) / Elephant Soldier (voice) (uncredited) |
| Charlotte’s Web | 1973-03-01 | Singer (voice) |
| Hey There, It’s Yogi Bear! | 1964-06-03 | Yogi Bear (singing voice) |
| The Glenn Miller Story | 1954-01-04 | The Mellowmen (uncredited) |
| Cinderella | 1965-02-22 | Father |
| Alice in Wonderland | 1951-07-28 | Card Painter (voice) |
| Take the High Ground! | 1953-10-30 | Singer of “Julie” (uncredited) |
| Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | 1954-07-22 | Caleb (singing voice) (uncredited) |
| Mary Poppins | 1964-12-17 | Ram (voice) (uncredited) |
| Pacifically Peeking | 1968-10-06 | The Mellomen (uncredited) |
| Here’s Lucy | 1968-09-23 | Singer |