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 His father was an insurance executive; his mother died when he was four. He attended Western Michigan University then worked as a statistician in Cleveland where he joined a Shakespeare repertory company. Two years later he had a minor role in "The American Way" in New York. He was rejected by the army in World War II but volunteered as an ambulance driver in North Africa. He returned to critical acclaim on Broadway (Arthur Miller, Eugene O'Neill). He was the first to receive a Tony award for acting. He moved to Los Angeles in 1977 though his movie credits go back to Portrait of Jennie (1948) and Adam's Rib (1949). Among his many television roles were a bank official in his own comedy series, Norby (1955), James Merrick, a heart patient in the episode Heartbeat (1957), the part of Inspector Queen in the Manfred Lee's Ellery Queen (1975) series and of "Digger" Barnes in Dallas (1978). In his last feature film, he played an inquisitive but slightly senile train conductor in the irreverent comedy, " Finders Keepers"(1985).
Bio:
His father was an insurance executive; his mother died when he was four. He attended Western Michigan University then worked as a statistician in Cleveland where he joined a Shakespeare repertory company. Two years later he had a minor role in "The American Way" in New York. He was rejected by the army in World War II but volunteered as an ambulance driver in North Africa. He returned to critical acclaim on Broadway (Arthur Miller, Eugene O'Neill). He was the first to receive a Tony award for acting. He moved to Los Angeles in 1977 though his movie credits go back to Portrait of Jennie (1948) and Adam's Rib (1949). Among his many television roles were a bank official in his own comedy series, Norby (1955), James Merrick, a heart patient in the episode Heartbeat (1957), the part of Inspector Queen in the Manfred Lee's Ellery Queen (1975) series and of "Digger" Barnes in Dallas (1978). In his last feature film, he played an inquisitive but slightly senile train conductor in the irreverent comedy, " Finders Keepers"(1985).
Tivia:
Retired completely in 1993 after the death of his beloved wife of 52 years, Jane Gordon.Rejected by the US army, he volunteered as an ambulance driver for the British in North Africa; after the US joined the war, he served in the US army.His son, Timothy Wayne, disappeared and was presumed drowned while canoeing with a friend near Yellowknife, in Canada's Northwest Territory, in August 1970. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police discovered an overturned canoe, two life jackets and two paddles but no bodies.In 1947, the first year that Broadway's Tony Awards were presented, he won the Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) Award for "Finian's Rainbow". He subsequently won a second Tony Award in 1954 as Best Actor (Dramatic) for "The Teahouse of the August Moon", and was also nominated in 1968 as Best Actor (Musical) for "The Happy Time".He displayed his musical talents as co-star to Judy Garland on her 1955 television special. Singing and dancing, he took Fred Astaire's part with Judy in the reenactment of the "Couple of Swells" segment from Easter Parade (1948).Had twin daughters, Susan Wayne Kearney and Melinda Wayne, and one son, Timothy Wayne.Three of his biggest roles on Broadway--Og in "Finian's Rainbow", Ensign Pulver in "Mister Roberts" and Sakini in "The Teahouse of the August Moon"--were handed to other actors when they transferred to film: Tommy Steele, Jack Lemmon and Marlon Brando, respectively.Westport, CT, was his home for decades.It has been reported that he performed in the greatest number of movies (four) with Marilyn Monroe: As Young as You Feel (1951), We're Not Married! (1952), O. Henry's Full House (1952) and How to Marry a Millionaire (1953).Erroneously reported as being killed in action when the Germans were victorious at the Battle of Tobruk in North Africa.Had played two consecutive unrelated characters both named Charles Dutton: The Andromeda Strain (1971) and The Good Life (1971).Under his real name of Wayne James McMeekan, he was in his early career a puppeteer for the Tatterman Marionettes, particularly in their elaborate "Peer Gynt".He was a lifelong Democrat.Parents are John David McMeekan and Helen Matilda Mason.He was cremated after death and his ashes were given to his family. |
| Name: |
David Wayne |
Type: |
Actor,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
| Category: |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 06:04:21 |
| Height: |
5' 7' (1.70 m) |
| Biography: |
His father was an insurance executive; his mother died when he was four. He attended Western Michigan University then worked as a statistician in Cleveland where he joined a Shakespeare repertory company. Two years later he had a minor role in \ |
| Trivia: |
Retired completely in 1993 after the death of his beloved wife of 52 years, Jane Gordon.Rejected by the US army, he volunteered as an ambulance driver for the British in North Africa; after the US joined the war, he served in the US army.His son, Timothy Wayne, disappeared and was presumed drowned while canoeing with a friend near Yellowknife, in Canada's Northwest Territory, in August 1970. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police discovered an overturned canoe, two life jackets and two paddles but no bodies.In 1947, the first year that Broadway's Tony Awards were presented, he won the Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) Award for "Finian's Rainbow". He subsequently won a second Tony Award in 1954 as Best Actor (Dramatic) for "The Teahouse of the August Moon", and was also nominated in 1968 as Best Actor (Musical) for "The Happy Time".He displayed his musical talents as co-star to Judy Garland on her 1955 television special. Singing and dancing, he took Fred Astaire's part with Judy in the reenactment of the "Couple of Swells" segment from Easter Parade (1948).Had twin daughters, Susan Wayne Kearney and Melinda Wayne, and one son, Timothy Wayne.Three of his biggest roles on Broadway--Og in "Finian's Rainbow", Ensign Pulver in "Mister Roberts" and Sakini in "The Teahouse of the August Moon"--were handed to other actors when they transferred to film: Tommy Steele, Jack Lemmon and Marlon Brando, respectively.Westport, CT, was his home for decades.It has been reported that he performed in the greatest number of movies (four) with Marilyn Monroe: As Young as You Feel (1951), We're Not Married! (1952), O. Henry's Full House (1952) and How to Marry a Millionaire (1953).Erroneously reported as being killed in action when the Germans were victorious at the Battle of Tobruk in North Africa.Had played two consecutive unrelated characters both named Charles Dutton: The Andromeda Strain (1971) and The Good Life (1971).Under his real name of Wayne James McMeekan, he was in his early career a puppeteer for the Tatterman Marionettes, particularly in their elaborate "Peer Gynt".He was a lifelong Democrat.Parents are John David McMeekan and Helen Matilda Mason.He was cremated after death and his ashes were given to his family. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1938) Stage: Appeared (as "Ensemble"; Broadway debut) in "Escape This Night" on Broadway. Melodrama. Written by Robert Steiner (also director) and Harry Horner. 44th Street Theatre: 22 Apr 1938-May 1938 (closing date unknown/11 perfor |
| Spouse: |
Jane Gordon Trix (December 20, 1941 - April 16, 1993) (her death, 3 children) |
| Children: |
Susan Wayne KearneyTimothy WayneMelinda Wayne |
| Parents: |
John David McMeekan
Helen Matilda Mason |
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