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American actor
Don Ameche was an acclaimed American actor, comedian, and vaudevillian who found great success in radio, film, and television throughout his long career. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the 1985 film Cocoon, and enjoyed a career revival in his later years, including a memorable turn as a villain in the 1983 comedy Trading Places.
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About the Don Ameche
Don Amechewas an American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. After playing in college shows, repertory theatre, and vaudeville, he became a major radio star in the early 1930s, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935.
In the 1950s he worked on Broadway and in television, and was the host of NBC’s International Showtime from 1961 to 1965. Returning to film work in his later years, Ameche enjoyed a fruitful revival of his career, beginning with his role as a villain in Trading Places (1983). He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Cocoon (1985).
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Don Ameche’s birth name was Dominic Felix Amici.
Don Ameche worked in radio, film, television, and on Broadway throughout his long and successful career.
Don Ameche won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1985 film Cocoon.
Don Ameche played a memorable villain role in the 1983 comedy film Trading Places, which helped revive his acting career in his later years.
Don Ameche hosted the NBC television series International Showtime from 1961 to 1965.