Lou Marcelle was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Cross Country Detours, Stars on Horseback, and Riders of the Pony Express. Born on January 3, 1909, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, he became a prominent character actor in various radio shows during the late 1930s and 1940s. He passed away on October 4, 1994, in Glendale, Arizona, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Lou Marcelle was married to Martha Marcelle from August 1, 1936, until her death on March 30, 1976. They had two children together. His family life remained relatively private, with little public information available.
Death and Legacy
Lou Marcelle died on October 4, 1994, in Glendale, Arizona. His contributions to radio and film, particularly during the mid-20th century, left a mark on popular media, and he is remembered for his unique voice and character work.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Casablanca | 1943-01-15 | Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| Vaudeville Days | 1942-12-19 | Narrator (uncredited/voice) |
| Stars on Horseback | 1943-04-23 | Narrator |
| Happy Times and Jolly Moments | 1943-01-01 | Narrator (voice) |
| Background to Danger | 1943-07-03 | Commentator |
| Wagon Wheels West | 1943-10-30 | Narrator (voice) |
| Three Secrets | 1950-10-20 | Radio Broadcaster (voice) (uncredited) |
| Jiggs and Maggie in Society | 1947-12-12 | Radio Announcer (Voice) |
| Find the Blackmailer | 1943-11-06 | Radio Announcer (Voice) |
| Musical Movieland | 1944-09-09 | Narrator (uncredited) |
| Where Will You Hide? | 1948-07-18 | Narrator |
| Never Say Goodbye | 1946-11-09 | Radio Announcer (uncredited) |
| Law of the Badlands | 1945-04-14 | Narrator (voice) |
| Northern Pursuit | 1943-11-07 | Opening Off-Screen Narrator (voice) (uncredited) |
| The Family Secret | 1951-10-21 | |
| Thunder Over the Plains | 1953-10-27 | Narrator (uncredited) |
| I Wouldn’t Be in Your Shoes | 1948-05-23 | Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited) |
| Thank Your Lucky Stars | 1943-09-25 | Commentator (uncredited) |