Henry Blair | |
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Born | David Lewis Blakely 1932 or 1933 (age 91–92)
Los Angeles, California, United States |
Alma mater | Chapman College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1939–1958 |
Henry Blair (born David Lewis Blakely; [1] 1932 or 1933 [2]) is an American former film and radio actor.
Born in Los Angeles, [3] Blair is the son of Lewis Herbert Blakely and Winifred Myrtle "Winnie" Pollard, [1] [4] the latter a British Columbia native and a skilled performer in her own right, who—after emigrating from Vancouver to Los Angeles in 1923—founded and directed the Winifred Pollard School of Dancing from 1925 until at least 1935. [1] [5] [6] The family resided in Roscoe, California, where Kevin attended the Vineland Elementary School. [7] He later attended Hollywood Professional School and Chapman College. [8] [9]
Of particular note among Blair's recurring radio credits are his portrayal of Ricky Nelson on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from its inception in 1944 until 1949 (at which point Nelson himself joined the cast), [10] as well as the roles of "Donnie Henderson" on Beulah, [11] "Skipper" on One Man's Family, "Little Quincey" on The Baby Snooks Show, "Eddie Powers" on Masquerade, and Blair's favorite among his radio characters, "Little Beaver" on Red Ryder. [12] [13] One especially notable non-recurring highlight was the April 29, 1947 episode of My Favorite Story, featuring Blair as the title character in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, as adapted for radio by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. [14]
On the night of February 11, 1948 (as reported the following day by The Hollywood Reporter), Blair made his 1,000th radio appearance. [15] On February 11, 1951, Blair, along with fellow "Radiomites" Michael Blair—no relation—and Norma Jean Nilssen, were the featured guests on local disc jockey Al Jarvis's talk show on KLAC-TV in Los Angeles. [16]
Amidst Blair's largely unsung film career, consisting principally of bit parts, often uncredited, one notable exception stands out. Zeroing in on Blair's contribution to Trail Blazers ( Allied Artists' 1953 juvenile delinquency-themed second feature), the Waterloo Courier concludes its otherwise purely descriptive three-sentence review, "Henry Blair, as Spike, whose destructive prank more than once put police upon his trail, is excellent, particularly in those scenes depicting him as a reformed youngster." [17]
Apart from Blair's radio work, notable audio-only assignments include voicing the title characters, respectively, on three albums produced by Alan Livingston: Sparky and the Talking Train, Sparky's Magic Piano, and Rusty in Orchestraville. [18] [19] [20] Onscreen, he voiced the titular antagonist of MGM's 1944 animated cartoon short subject, Barney Bear's Polar Pest. [21] [22]
Tommy Cook also relinquishes 'Little Beaver' role to Henry Blair.
Henry Blair chalked up his 1000th radio appearance last night. The 15-year-old is a vet of four years in the medium.
Norma Jean Nilssen, Henry Blair and Michael Blair, of the 'Radiomites,' with Al Jarvis on KLAC-TV today.
Edgar Deering, John Ray, Dorothy Ann Seese, Henry Blair, Bobby Larson to 'Doctor Takes a Wife,' Columbia.
Eight-year-old Henry Blair (the kid who wept while his pappy was operated on in 'Kings Row') is rehearsing an act which he says he'll take out for the USO as soon as school is over.
Henry Blair, screen juvenile, enacts Mickey Rooney's young friend in 'Andy Hardy's Last Fling.'
Henry Blair, Richard Monahan, 'Hans Christian Andersen,' Goldwyn.
James Hyland, Russ Conway, Frank Marlowe, Janet Stewart, Thiela Darin, Jeannette Quinn, Connie Warner, Beverly Long, Harry Tyler, Gary Stewart, Don Pierto [sic], Don Gordon, Ralph Votrian, Henry Blair, 'Girls in the Night,' U-I.
Gene Autry ..... Gene Autry; Smiley Burnette ..... Smiley Burnette; Flora Tourney ..... Connie Marshall; Jules Brissac ..... Eugene Borden; Randy Lane ..... Ralph Reed; Pillip Brissac ..... Henry Blair; Miller Webb ..... Myron Healey.
Henry Blair, Rolfe Sedan and Tom Conroy for featured roles in 'The Stolen First Edition,' latest chapter of 'The Halls of Ivy' series.
Bob Duggan set for next 'Climax!'; Simmy Bow for 'Whirlybirds' whirl, 'C.O.D.'; Paul Maxwell for next 'S. A. 7'; Henry Blair, a 'Father Knows Best'; Larry Conroy, next 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'.
Henry Blair | |
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Born | David Lewis Blakely 1932 or 1933 (age 91–92)
Los Angeles, California, United States |
Alma mater | Chapman College |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1939–1958 |
Henry Blair (born David Lewis Blakely; [1] 1932 or 1933 [2]) is an American former film and radio actor.
Born in Los Angeles, [3] Blair is the son of Lewis Herbert Blakely and Winifred Myrtle "Winnie" Pollard, [1] [4] the latter a British Columbia native and a skilled performer in her own right, who—after emigrating from Vancouver to Los Angeles in 1923—founded and directed the Winifred Pollard School of Dancing from 1925 until at least 1935. [1] [5] [6] The family resided in Roscoe, California, where Kevin attended the Vineland Elementary School. [7] He later attended Hollywood Professional School and Chapman College. [8] [9]
Of particular note among Blair's recurring radio credits are his portrayal of Ricky Nelson on The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet from its inception in 1944 until 1949 (at which point Nelson himself joined the cast), [10] as well as the roles of "Donnie Henderson" on Beulah, [11] "Skipper" on One Man's Family, "Little Quincey" on The Baby Snooks Show, "Eddie Powers" on Masquerade, and Blair's favorite among his radio characters, "Little Beaver" on Red Ryder. [12] [13] One especially notable non-recurring highlight was the April 29, 1947 episode of My Favorite Story, featuring Blair as the title character in Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, as adapted for radio by Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee. [14]
On the night of February 11, 1948 (as reported the following day by The Hollywood Reporter), Blair made his 1,000th radio appearance. [15] On February 11, 1951, Blair, along with fellow "Radiomites" Michael Blair—no relation—and Norma Jean Nilssen, were the featured guests on local disc jockey Al Jarvis's talk show on KLAC-TV in Los Angeles. [16]
Amidst Blair's largely unsung film career, consisting principally of bit parts, often uncredited, one notable exception stands out. Zeroing in on Blair's contribution to Trail Blazers ( Allied Artists' 1953 juvenile delinquency-themed second feature), the Waterloo Courier concludes its otherwise purely descriptive three-sentence review, "Henry Blair, as Spike, whose destructive prank more than once put police upon his trail, is excellent, particularly in those scenes depicting him as a reformed youngster." [17]
Apart from Blair's radio work, notable audio-only assignments include voicing the title characters, respectively, on three albums produced by Alan Livingston: Sparky and the Talking Train, Sparky's Magic Piano, and Rusty in Orchestraville. [18] [19] [20] Onscreen, he voiced the titular antagonist of MGM's 1944 animated cartoon short subject, Barney Bear's Polar Pest. [21] [22]
Tommy Cook also relinquishes 'Little Beaver' role to Henry Blair.
Henry Blair chalked up his 1000th radio appearance last night. The 15-year-old is a vet of four years in the medium.
Norma Jean Nilssen, Henry Blair and Michael Blair, of the 'Radiomites,' with Al Jarvis on KLAC-TV today.
Edgar Deering, John Ray, Dorothy Ann Seese, Henry Blair, Bobby Larson to 'Doctor Takes a Wife,' Columbia.
Eight-year-old Henry Blair (the kid who wept while his pappy was operated on in 'Kings Row') is rehearsing an act which he says he'll take out for the USO as soon as school is over.
Henry Blair, screen juvenile, enacts Mickey Rooney's young friend in 'Andy Hardy's Last Fling.'
Henry Blair, Richard Monahan, 'Hans Christian Andersen,' Goldwyn.
James Hyland, Russ Conway, Frank Marlowe, Janet Stewart, Thiela Darin, Jeannette Quinn, Connie Warner, Beverly Long, Harry Tyler, Gary Stewart, Don Pierto [sic], Don Gordon, Ralph Votrian, Henry Blair, 'Girls in the Night,' U-I.
Gene Autry ..... Gene Autry; Smiley Burnette ..... Smiley Burnette; Flora Tourney ..... Connie Marshall; Jules Brissac ..... Eugene Borden; Randy Lane ..... Ralph Reed; Pillip Brissac ..... Henry Blair; Miller Webb ..... Myron Healey.
Henry Blair, Rolfe Sedan and Tom Conroy for featured roles in 'The Stolen First Edition,' latest chapter of 'The Halls of Ivy' series.
Bob Duggan set for next 'Climax!'; Simmy Bow for 'Whirlybirds' whirl, 'C.O.D.'; Paul Maxwell for next 'S. A. 7'; Henry Blair, a 'Father Knows Best'; Larry Conroy, next 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents'.