Richard Lewis Wesson was an American actor best known for his roles in The Bob Cummings Show, That Girl, and The Red Skelton Hour. He was born on February 20, 1919, in Boise, Idaho, and passed away on January 27, 1979.
Personal and Family Life
Dick Wesson was married three times during his life. His first marriage was to Mary Evelyn Peirce in 1941, and they had two children before divorcing. He later married Betty Maxine Ross in 1946, but they divorced in 1954. His final marriage was to Barbara Joyce Epstein in 1956, and they had one child together before their divorce in 1960.
Death and Legacy
Dick Wesson died by suicide on January 27, 1979, in Costa Mesa, California. He left behind a legacy as an actor with a rich and booming voice, often recognized for narrating various television series and movie trailers. His contributions to television are fondly remembered by fans and peers alike.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog and Cat | 1977 | TV Series | Actor |
| The Magical World of Disney | 1955–1971 | TV Series | Narrator / Announcer / The Boss (voice) |
| That Girl | 1968 | TV Series | Bills Crawford |
| The Invaders | 1967–1968 | TV Series | Introductory Narrator (voice, uncredited) |
| The Fugitive | 1963–1966 | TV Series | Introductory Narrator (voice, uncredited) |
| The New Breed | 1961–1962 | TV Series | Introductory Narrator (uncredited) |
| My Sister Eileen | 1960 | TV Series | Ernie |
| The Bob Cummings Show | 1960 | TV Series | Frank Crenshaw |
| The Red Skelton Hour | 1953 | TV Series | Supporting Role |