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Don Pardo(1918-2014)

  • Actor
  • Soundtrack
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Don Pardo - January 1983
Eddie Murphy returns to "Saturday Night Live." Tonight!
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Saturday Night Live (1975– )
17 Videos
2 Photos
Don Pardo was born on 22 February 1918 in Westfield, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for Radio Days (1987), Stay Tuned (1992) and 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003). He was married to Catherine Anne (Kay) Lyons. He died on 18 August 2014 in Tucson, Arizona, USA.
BornFebruary 22, 1918
DiedAugust 18, 2014(96)
BornFebruary 22, 1918
DiedAugust 18, 2014(96)
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Known for

Mia Farrow in Radio Days (1987)
Radio Days
7.4
  • 'Guess That Tune' Host
  • 1987
John Ritter, Pam Dawber, David Tom, and Heather McComb in Stay Tuned (1992)
Stay Tuned
6.3
  • Game Show Announcer
  • 1992
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
8.7
Video
  • Soundtrack("I Lost On Jeopardy")
  • 2003
'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! (1999)
'Weird Al' Yankovic Live!
8.2
Video
  • Soundtrack("I Lost On Jeopardy")
  • 1999

Credits

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Actor

  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Don Pardo (voice)
    • 2010–2012
  • Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, and Jack McBrayer in 30 Rock (2006)
    30 Rock
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Sid
    • 2009
  • Oz (1997)
    Oz
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Don Pardo (uncredited)
    • 2001
  • Dream On (1990)
    Dream On
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Don Pardo (voice)
    • 1992
  • Nicolas Cage, Sarah Jessica Parker, and James Caan in Honeymoon in Vegas (1992)
    Honeymoon in Vegas
    5.9
    • Announcer (uncredited)
    • 1992
  • John Ritter, Pam Dawber, David Tom, and Heather McComb in Stay Tuned (1992)
    Stay Tuned
    6.3
    • Game Show Announcer
    • 1992
  • Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection (1991)
    Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection
    6.9
    Video
    • 1991
  • The Earth Day Special (1990)
    The Earth Day Special
    5.6
    TV Special
    • Weekend Update Announcer (voice, uncredited)
    • 1990
  • Saturday Night Live (1975)
    Saturday Night Live
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Announcer
    • Fred de Cordova
    • Hawk Man ...
    • 1975–1989
  • Totally Minnie (1988)
    Totally Minnie
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • Announcer (voice)
    • 1988
  • Mia Farrow in Radio Days (1987)
    Radio Days
    7.4
    • 'Guess That Tune' Host
    • 1987
  • The Sex O'Clock News (1985)
    The Sex O'Clock News
    4.4
    • Announcer
    • 1985
  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: I Lost on Jeopardy (1984)
    'Weird Al' Yankovic: I Lost on Jeopardy
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Don Pardo
    • 1984
  • Buddy Hackett in Stanley (1956)
    Stanley
    4.4
    TV Series
    • Announcer
    • 1956
  • The Tony Bennett Show
    TV Series
    • Announcer (uncredited)
    • 1956

Soundtrack

  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection (2003)
    'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection
    8.7
    Video
    • performer: "I Lost On Jeopardy"
    • 2003
  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic in 'Weird Al' Yankovic Live! (1999)
    'Weird Al' Yankovic Live!
    8.2
    Video
    • performer: "I Lost On Jeopardy"
    • 1999
  • 'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos (1996)
    'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos
    8.2
    Video
    • performer: "I Lost On Jeopardy"
    • 1996

Videos17

Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:56
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:56
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:56
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:57
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:27
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
Clip 0:51
Saturday Night Live: The Women of SNL
TONIGHT
Trailer 0:31
TONIGHT

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
  • Born
    • February 22, 1918
    • Westfield, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • August 18, 2014
    • Tucson, Arizona, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Catherine Anne (Kay) Lyons1938 - July 8, 1995 (her death, 5 children)
  • Other works
    Made a voice appearance on Frank Zappa's album "Zappa in New York".
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Portrayal

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  • Trivia
    One of two people to have a lifetime contract with NBC. The other was Bob Hope.
  • Trademarks
      Distinctive smooth baritone voice

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