Harry Stockwell
American actor (1902–1984)
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Harry Bayless Stockwell (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an American actor and singer.
April 27, 1902
- Actor
- Singer
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| Born | Harry Bayless Stockwell April 27, 1902 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1984 (aged 82) New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1928–1973 |
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Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 musical comedy Here Comes the Band. He achieved wider recognition in 1937 when he provided the voice of the Prince in Walt Disney’s animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A noted Broadway performer, Stockwell succeeded Alfred Drake as Curly in Oklahoma! in 1943 and remained in the role until 1948. His final film appearance was in The Werewolf of Washington in 1973.
He was the father of actors Dean Stockwell[1] and Guy Stockwell with his first wife, Elizabeth Veronica.[2] In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette.[3]
Biography
Early life
Stockwell was born on April 27, 1902, in Kansas City, Missouri.[4]
Career
Stockwell made his Broadway debut in 1929 in Broadway Nights. The following year, he appeared in the 1930 edition of Earl Carroll's Vanities. He then began a yearlong run in another musical revue on the Great White Way, As Thousands Cheer.[4]
His first films were Broadway Melody of 1936 and Here Comes the Band. He later provided the voice of the unnamed Prince in Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.[5]
Personal life
Stockwell married Elizabeth Veronica in 1930; they had two sons, actors Dean Stockwell[6] and Guy Stockwell.[7] The couple divorced in 1947.[8] In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette, with whom he remained until her death in 1971.[9]
Death
Filmography
| External audio | |
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 You may hear Harry Stockwell and Adriana Caselotti performing "I'm Wishing / One Song" in 1937Here on ucsb.edu | |
| You may hear Harry Stockwell and the conductor Robert Trendler performing Jerome Kern's "All the Things You Are" Here on Archive.org |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1935 | Broadway Melody of 1936 | 'Himself | On-screen singing appearance |
| Here Comes the Band | 'Ollie Watts | Film debut | |
| 1937 | All Over Town | Don Fletcher | Don Fletcher |
| Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs | The Prince | Voice role | |
| 1945 | Montmartre Madness | Himself | Short film |
| Rhapsody in Blue | Blackface singer | Uncredited | |
| 1959 | It Happened to Jane | Passenger | Uncredited |
| 1973 | The Werewolf of Washington | Military #2 | Final film role |
Stage/Broadway Credits
| Year | Production | Role | Notes |
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| 1929 | Broadway Nights | Ensemble / Singer | Broadway debut |
| 1930 | The New Yorkers | Ensemble / Specialty Vocalist | Music by Cole Porter |
| 1933 | As Thousands Cheer | Various roles | Revue; music by Irving Berlin |
| 1934 | Calling All Stars | Performer | Musical revue |
| 1943–1945 | Oklahoma! | Curly McLain | Took over the lead role; major stage success |