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Don Ameche
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Actor Born: May 31, 1908 in Kenosha, WI Death: December 6, 1993 in Scottsdale, AZ Biography:Though his popularity rose and fell during his long career, American actor "Don Ameche", born Dominic Amici in Kenosha, WI, was one of Hollywood's most enduring stars. He began his acting career in college, where he had been studying law. He had a natural gift for acting and got his first professional opportunity when he filled in for a missing lead in the stock theater production of Excess Baggage. After that, he forewent his law career and became a full-time theatrical actor. He also worked briefly in vaudeville beside "Texas Guinan". Following that he spent five years as a radio announcer. He made his screen debut in a feature short, Beauty at the World's Fair (1933). Following this, Ameche moved to Hollywood where he screen-tested with MGM; they rejected him. In 1935, he managed to obtain a small role in "Clive of India" and this resulted in his signing a seven-year contract with 20th Century Fox.... Full Biography
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