Alfred Drake
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Alfred Drake: an American actor, one of the faces that hold a cast together from the edges. Comedy is where the work has concentrated. Film and television have shared the load, 9 credits in all. The best-known entry on the list is 'Trading Places', playing President of Exchange.
Alfred Drake
6 Movies
3 Series
Alfred Drake: an American actor, one of the faces that hold a cast together from the edges. Comedy is where the work has concentrated. Film and television have shared the load, 9 credits in all. The best-known entry on the list is 'Trading Places', playing President of Exchange.
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
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The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
The Great Ak (voice)
1985
Film
Trading Places
President of Exchange
1983
Film
Hamlet
Claudius
1964
Film
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self · 3 episodes
1959–1961
TV
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jack Point · 1 episode
1956–1957
TV
The Yeomen of the Guard
Jack Point
1957
Film
Naughty Marietta
Capt. Dick Warrington
1955
Film
The Philco Television Playhouse
Captain Brown · 1 episode
1948–1949
TV
Tars and Spars
Howard Young
1946
Film
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Is Alfred Drake still alive?
Alfred Drake passed away on July 25, 1992 at age 77.
What are the most famous roles of Alfred Drake?
Alfred Drake is best known for roles in Trading Places, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, Hamlet.
How many movies has Alfred Drake been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1945), Alfred Drake has appeared in 6 movies and 2 TV shows.
What was Alfred Drake's first movie?
The career of Alfred Drake began with Diary of a Sergeant (1945).
What is Alfred Drake's most recent movie or series?
Alfred Drake's most recent release is You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story, which premiered on July 23, 1990.
What TV shows has Alfred Drake appeared in?
On television, Alfred Drake has appeared in Hallmark Hall of Fame, The Philco Television Playhouse, The Steve Allen Show, The Dinah Shore Chevy Show.
Alfred Drake
1914-10-07 · New York City, New York, USA
Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer.
Born as Alfred Capurro in New York City, the son of parents emigrated from Recco, Genoa, Drake began his Broadway career while still a student at Brooklyn College. He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma!; Kiss Me, Kate; Kismet; and for playing Marshall Blackstone in the original production of Babes in Arms, (in which he sang the title song) and Hajj in Kismet, for which he received the Tony Award. He was also a prolific Shakespearean, notably starring as Benedick in Much Ado About Nothing opposite Katharine Hepburn.