Biography

Harry Welch was born on November 27, 1893 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. He was an actor. He died on August 16, 1973 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA.

His Popeye impersonation.

From an ad announcing a performance: "Beloved by millions, Harry Foster "Popeye" Welch has appeared on radio, screen and television and has played theaters all over the world. His Popeye show is one of the funniest you've ever seen".

He performed a one-man Popeye show at theaters and events such as store promotions.

Walter Winchell called his act "The greatest one-man show on earth".