Matt Crowley (June 20, 1905 – March 7, 1983) was an American film, television and radio actor.

Life and career

Matt Crowley was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He was a student of

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. As an actor, Crowley had a career in radio before he moved into films, where he was best known for his roles in '' The Mob'' (1951), ''

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'' (1956), and '' April Love'' (1957). He died on March 7, 1983, in

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, US.

Work

Partial filmography

*'' The Mob'' (1951) *''

'' (1956) *'' April Love'' (1957)

Television

*'' Naked City'' (1958–63) *''

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Radio

*'' Buck Rogers in the 25th Century'' in the title role *''Pretty Kitty Kelly'' as narrator (1940s) *''

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'' as Jack CaseyTerrace, Vincent (1999). ''Radio Programs, 1924–1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows''. McFarland & Company, Inc. . P. 67. (1930s-50s) *''

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'' as

*''John's Other Wife'' as John Perry. (1936–42) *''

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'' as Jungle Jim Bradley (1935–38) *''Keeping Up with Wigglesworth'' as the announcer (1945) *''

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'' as Mark Trail (1950–53) *'' Myrt and Marge'' as Anthony Link (1931–47) *'' The Adventures of Superman'' as

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and

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(1940–51) *''

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'' as Paul Drake (1943–55) *''Pretty Kitty Kelly'' as announcer and narrator (1937–46) *''The Road of Life'' as Dr. Jim Brent (1937–59)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Crowley, Matt 1905 births 1983 deaths American male film actors American male stage actors American male radio actors American male voice actors Male actors from New Haven, Connecticut 20th-century American male actors