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Delos Jewkes

Delos Jewkes

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

Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 • Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)
The Music Man
The Music Man
1962 • Harley MacCauley
Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
1946 • Pirate King (uncredited)
Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem
1944 • Singer - 'Sons of the Desert' Number (uncredited)
Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 • Singer (uncredited)
Coney Island
Coney Island
1943 • Member of quartettes, 'Irish' number and singing waiters
White Cargo
White Cargo
1942 • Native Singer (uncredited)
Rio Rita
Rio Rita
1942 • Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)

Full filmography

Bedknobs and Broomsticks
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
1971 • Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)
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The Music Man
The Music Man
1962 • Harley MacCauley
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Girl on the Spot
Girl on the Spot
1946 • Pirate King (uncredited)
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Lost in a Harem
Lost in a Harem
1944 • Singer - 'Sons of the Desert' Number (uncredited)
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Du Barry Was a Lady
Du Barry Was a Lady
1943 • Singer (uncredited)
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Coney Island
Coney Island
1943 • Member of quartettes, 'Irish' number and singing waiters
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White Cargo
White Cargo
1942 • Native Singer (uncredited)
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Rio Rita
Rio Rita
1942 • Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)
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One Foot in Heaven
One Foot in Heaven
1941 • Choir Member (uncredited)
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Bitter Sweet
Bitter Sweet
1940 • Singer (uncredited)
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Broadway Serenade
Broadway Serenade
1939 • Musician (uncredited)
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Have You Got Any Castles
Have You Got Any Castles
1938 • Old King Cole (voice) (uncredited)
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To Spring
To Spring
1936 • Wind (voice) (uncredited)
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Bottles
Bottles
1936 • Asorbine Bottle / Hot Water Bottle (voice)
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Naughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta
1935 • Barber (uncredited)
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Pop Goes the Easel
Pop Goes the Easel
1935 • Art Student (uncredited)
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Father Noah's Ark
Father Noah's Ark
1933 • Various (uncredited)
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Santa's Workshop
Santa's Workshop
1932 • deep-voiced gnome (voice)
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King Neptune
King Neptune
1932 • Deep Basso (uncredited)
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The Booze Hangs High
The Booze Hangs High
1930 • Pigs (voice) (uncredited)
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Delos Jewkes – Biography, Known For & Filmography