- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRichard Lewis Wesson
- Dick Wesson was born on February 20, 1919 in Boise, Idaho, USA. He was an actor, known for The Bob Cummings Show (1955), That Girl (1966) and The Red Skelton Hour (1951). He was married to Barbara Joyce Epstein, Betty Maxine Ross and Mary Evelyn Peirce. He died on January 27, 1979 in Costa Mesa, California, USA.
- SpousesBarbara Joyce Epstein(July 4, 1956 - 1960) (divorced, 1 child)Betty Maxine Ross(September 21, 1946 - June 23, 1954) (divorced)Mary Evelyn Peirce(June 29, 1941 - ?) (divorced, 2 children)
- Rich, distinctive, booming speaking voice, ideal for movie trailers
- Was dying of cancer when he committed suicide.
- Was the main announcer for several early productions by Quinn Martin. They include: The New Breed (1961), The Fugitive (1963), 12 O'Clock High (1964), and The Invaders (1967).
- Announcer for not only the Disney TV programs, but for all the Disney movie trailers customarily shown at the end of the program, up until the late 1970s. These include the re-releases of the Disney classics, as well as for then-new films such as Mary Poppins (1964).
- Not to be confused with actor Dick Wesson.
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