Delos Jewkes
Delos Jewkes
Biography
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
19
Gender
Male
Birthday
1895-10-21 (129 years old)
Place of Birth
Orangeville, Utah, USA
Acting

1971

Bedknobs and Broomsticks as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

1962

The Music Man as Harley MacCauley

1960

The Andy Griffith Show as Glen Cripe

1944

Lost in a Harem as Singer - 'Sons of the Desert' Number (uncredited)

1943

Du Barry Was a Lady as Singer

1943

Coney Island as Member of quartettes, 'Irish' number and singing waiters

1942

White Cargo as Native Singer (uncredited)

1942

Rio Rita as Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)

1941

One Foot in Heaven as Choir Member (uncredited)

1940

Bitter Sweet as Singer (uncredited)

1939

Broadway Serenade as Musician (uncredited)

1938

Have You Got Any Castles as Old King Cole (voice) (uncredited)

1936

To Spring as Wind (voice) (uncredited)

1936

Bottles as Asorbine Bottle / Hot Water Bottle (voice)

1935

Naughty Marietta as Barber (uncredited)

1935

Pop Goes the Easel as Art Student (uncredited)

1933

Father Noah's Ark as Various (uncredited)

1932

Santa's Workshop as deep-voiced gnome (voice)

1932

King Neptune as Deep Basso (uncredited)