Bud Collyer

Bud Collyer

CountryUnited States United States
GenderMale
BirthdayJun 18, 1908
Death1969-09-08
BiographyBud Collyer (born Clayton Johnson Heermance Jr., June 18, 1908 – September 8, 1969) was an American radio actor and announcer and game show host who became one of the nation's first major television game show stars. He is best remembered for his work as the first host of the TV game shows Beat the Clock and To Tell the Truth, but he was also famous in the roles of Clark Kent / Superman on radio and in animated cartoons, initially in theatrical short subjects and later on television.

He also recorded a number of long-playing 33 1/3 R.P.M. record albums for children. Some of these had Bible stories, in keeping with his strong connections with his church and deep spirituality.

Biography from the Wikipedia article Bud Collyer. Licensed under CC-BY-SA. Full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Aquaman
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Aquaman

as Superman
Beat the Clock
Ended

Beat the Clock

as Host
The New Adventures of Superman
Ended

The New Adventures of Superman

as Clark Kent / Superman
To Tell the Truth
Ended

To Tell the Truth

as Host

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