Acting
Delos Jewkes
Born 1895-10-21
Orangeville, Utah, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Delos Jewkes
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971
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The Andy Griffith Show
1960
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The Music Man
1962
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Santa's Workshop
1932
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Father Noah's Ark
1933
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Naughty Marietta
1935
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King Neptune
1932
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Rio Rita
1942
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Have You Got Any Castles
1938
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Du Barry Was a Lady
1943
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (21 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bedknobs and Broomsticks | Old Home Guardsman (uncredited) | Movie | 1971 |
 | The Music Man | Harley MacCauley | Movie | 1962 |
 | The Andy Griffith Show | Glen Cripe | TV Series | 1960 |
 | Girl on the Spot | Pirate King (uncredited) | Movie | 1946 |
 | Lost in a Harem | Singer - 'Sons of the Desert' Number (uncredited) | Movie | 1944 |
 | Du Barry Was a Lady | Singer (uncredited) | Movie | 1943 |
 | Coney Island | Member of quartettes, 'Irish' number and singing waiters | Movie | 1943 |
 | White Cargo | Native Singer (uncredited) | Movie | 1942 |
 | Rio Rita | Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited) | Movie | 1942 |
 | One Foot in Heaven | Choir Member (uncredited) | Movie | 1941 |
 | Bitter Sweet | Singer (uncredited) | Movie | 1940 |
 | Broadway Serenade | Musician (uncredited) | Movie | 1939 |
 | Have You Got Any Castles | Old King Cole (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 1938 |
 | To Spring | Wind (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Bottles | Asorbine Bottle / Hot Water Bottle (voice) | Movie | 1936 |
 | Pop Goes the Easel | Art Student (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Naughty Marietta | Barber (uncredited) | Movie | 1935 |
 | Father Noah's Ark | Various (uncredited) | Movie | 1933 |
 | Santa's Workshop | deep-voiced gnome (voice) | Movie | 1932 |
 | King Neptune | Deep Basso (uncredited) | Movie | 1932 |
 | The Booze Hangs High | Pigs (voice) (uncredited) | Movie | 1930 |