Product Description
Hans Conried gets the recognition he deserves in this work. Part One covers his birth in 1917 and his early years, the launch of his career as a radio actor, his move to motion pictures, his marriage, and his military service in the Philippines, Korea, and Japan in World War II. Part Two deals with Conried's return to the United States following the war, the birth of his first child, the decline of radio and his first television performances, and his involvement with such productions as The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T, The Twonky, Peter Pan, Can-Can, and numerous others. Part Three details his work with Jack Paar (as a "television personality" on the early Tonight Show), his summer stock theater work, his guest spots on various programs and his work providing voices for cartoon characters. Part Four discusses Conried's final years touring with stock productions, his diminshing health and problems at home, and his death in 1982.
From the Author
"Hans Conried: A Biography; With a Filmography and Listing of Radio, Television, Stage and Voice Work" was conceived as a resource for fans of this inimitable character actor, and a way to preserve a record of his achievements for future generations.
Hans Conried may be best remembered as the villainous piano teacher Dr. Terwilliker in "The 5000 Fingers of Dr. T", the voice of Capt. Hook in Disney’s animated "Peter Pan", his many television appearances on such classic shows as "I Love Lucy" and "The Danny Thomas Show", as well as the voice of the comical villain Snidely Whiplash from the Jay Ward "Dudley Do-Right" series.
Conried was also considered one of the top radio actors of his time performing in over 10,000 shows between 1936 and the late 1950’s. This book contains comprehensive logs of Conried’s radio, television, stage, and voice work, along with listings for his work for various other projects. In order to showcase this colorful character’s vibrant personality and love of his craft, I have used many quotes collected from a myriad of sources spanning Conried’s long career, and interviews with friends, family and colleagues. I hope you will enjoy reading about this witty, erudite, versatile, and talented actor as much as I enjoyed writing about him. -- Suzanne Gargiulo
