Karl Weber (actor)
American actor (1916–1990)
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Karl Weber (March 17, 1916 – July 30, 1990) was an actor in the era of old-time radio.
University of Iowa
Karl Weber | |
|---|---|
Weber as Gary Bennett in 1945 | |
| Born | March 17, 1916 |
| Died | July 30, 1990 (aged 74) |
| Alma mater | Cornell College University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Marjorie |
| Children | 1 daughter 2 sons |
Early years
A native of Columbus Junction, Iowa,[1] Weber attended Cornell College[2] and was a graduate of the University of Iowa.[3] He had three brothers and two sisters.[4]
Stage
Radio
Weber's roles in radio programs included those shown in the table below.
| Program | Role |
|---|---|
| Alias John Freedom | John Freedom[6] |
| The Doctor's Wife | Dr. Dan Palmer[4] |
| Dr. Sixgun | Dr. Ray Matson [7] |
| Girl Alone | John Knight[7]: 131 |
| Inspector Thorne | Inspector Thorne[7]: 164 |
| Lorenzo Jones | Verne Massey[8] |
| Nona from Nowhere | Vernon Dutell[7]: 257 |
| The Romance of Helen Trent | Brett Chapman[9] |
| The Second Mrs. Burton | Brad Burton[7]: 299 |
| The Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters | Gary Bennett[7]: 319 |
| When a Girl Marries | Phil Stanley[7]: 351-352 |
| Woman in White | Dr. Kirk Harding[7]: 258 |
Television
Weber played Arthur Tate in Search for Tomorrow.[4] He also appeared on Maverick, Dr. Kildare, and Perry Mason.
Film
Weber portrayed FBI agent Charlie Reynolds in Walk East on Beacon (1952).[10]
Commercials
In the mid-1960s, Weber was featured in commercials for Avis Rent a Car. The company spent $6 million on the campaign in its first year.[1] He also made commercials for Lyndon B. Johnson's and Nelson A. Rockefeller's campaigns for president.[3]
Other activities
In 1968–1969, Weber was president of New York's chapter of the Screen Actors Guild. He also used his talent to record more than 200 books for the American Foundation for the Blind.[3]
Personal life
Weber met his wife, Marjorie, when they were students at Cornell College. They had a daughter, Lynn, and two sons, Christopher and Mark.[2]
Death
Weber died of congestive heart failure in Boston, Massachusetts, on July 30, 1990. He was 74.[3]
