Well, today I wanna talk about Don Ameche Jr., yeah, the son of that famous actor Don Ameche. You know, when I first heard about this guy, I thought, “Okay, let’s see what he’s all about.” So, I started digging into it, just like I always do when something catches my eye.
First, I tried to find out some basic stuff about him. Who is this guy? What’s he known for? I found out his dad, Don Ameche, was a pretty big deal, you know? A famous actor, comedian, and all that. He was in movies, on Broadway, and even did some TV stuff in the ’50s. And get this, he even won an Oscar for his role in some sci-fi movie! Pretty cool, huh?
Then I wanted to know more about Don Ameche Senior’s life. Turns out he was born way back in 1908, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. He was the second of eight kids, and his dad was an Italian immigrant. He started out doing college shows and stuff, then moved on to radio, and eventually got a movie contract with 20th Century Fox in 1935. I saw people say he was always the good-looking leading man with a mustache. He seemed like a real charmer.
So, I was like, “What about Don Ameche Jr.?” Unfortunately, I didn’t find any specific details about Jr. But I did learn that his dad passed away in 1993 from cancer. He was 85 and died at his son’s place in Scottsdale. They said his last movie, Corrina, Corrina, was finished just days before he died. That’s kind of sad, but it also shows how dedicated he was to his work. I also did see something about Don Ameche Senior being a singer, especially in his early films. He was in a movie called “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” Interesting, right?
- Born: May 31, 1908, in Kenosha, Wisconsin
- Died: December 6, 1993, in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Career: Actor, comedian, vaudevillian, radio star, Broadway, TV
- Known for: Dapper, mustached leading man in movies
- Oscar: Won for a role in a sci-fi movie
- Last Movie: Corrina, Corrina (finished just before he died)
- Family: Married to Honore Prendergast for 54 years, had a son named Don Ameche Jr.
- Other: He also sang in some of his movies, and also did other things.
Here’s what I found out about Don Ameche Senior:
Well, even though I didn’t find as much about Don Ameche Jr., I really enjoyed learning about his dad. It’s always cool to see the stories behind these famous names, you know? Anyway, that’s my little research adventure for today. Hope you guys found it as interesting as I did!
