Harry von Zell

Actor

July 11, 1906 — November 21, 1981 (75 years)
Harry Rudolph von Zell was an American announcer of radio programs, and an actor in films and television shows. He is best remembered for his work on The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, and for once mispronouncing President Herbert Hoover's name on the air, a slip that was exaggerated on a later comedy record album.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Where the Sidewalk Ends
    Where the Sidewalk Ends1950
  • The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis
    The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis4 seasons

Known For

  • Son of Paleface
    Son of Paleface1952
  • The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry
    The Strange Affair of Uncle Harry1945
  • Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!
    Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!1966
  • Two Flags West
    Two Flags West1950
  • The Guilt of Janet Ames
    The Guilt of Janet Ames1947
  • Dear Wife
    Dear Wife1949

Filmography

1975
Ellery Queen · as Announcer
1968
1966
1962
McHale's Navy · as Vice Adm. Parker
1960
1959
1958
The George Burns Show · as Announcer
1957
Perry Mason · as Sidney Hawes
1957
Wagon Train · as Fred Mcdermott
1957
Bachelor Father · as Frank Curtis
1955
Matinee Theater · as Cast
1954
1952
Son of Paleface · as Mr. Stoner
1952
The Marrying Kind · as Radio Quiz Show Host
1951
1951
You're in the Navy Now · as Capt. 'danny' Eliot
1951
Call Me Mister · as Maj. Gen. William Steele
1951
1950
For Heaven's Sake · as Tex Henry
1950
Two Flags West · as Ephraim Strong
1950
Where the Sidewalk Ends · as Mr. Morrison (uncredited)On Plex
1949
Dear Wife · as Jeff Cooper
1948
The Saxon Charm · as Zack Humber
1947
Where There's Life · as Joe Snyder
1947
1946
1945
1945
It's in the Bag! · as Phil

2004
Hit Celebrity TV Commercials · as Self - For Carnation Instant Non Fat Dry Milk
1990
Avalon · as Self
1978
1956
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show · as Self - Pitchman For S& H Green Stamps
1955
1954
The Jimmy Durante Show · as Self - Spokesman For Texaco
1950
1950
The Jack Benny Program · as Harry Von Zell
1950
1950
1948
The Life of Riley (1949) · as Self - Announcer
1948

1957
Wagon Train · as Teleplay