Don Ameche: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As Dominic Felix Amici
Born May 31, 1908 • KenoshaWisconsin
Died December 6, 1993 (aged 85) • ScottsdaleArizona
Awards And Honors Academy Award (1986) • Academy Award (1986): Actor in a Supporting Role
Married To Honore Prendergast (1932–1986 [her death])
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "Corrina, Corrina" (1994) • "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" (1993) • "Folks!" (1992) • "Pros and Cons" (1991) • "Oscar" (1991) • "The Golden Girls" (1990) • "Oddball Hall" (1990) • "Cocoon: The Return" (1988) • "Things Change" (1988) • "Coming to America" (1988) • "Harry and the Hendersons" (1987) • "Cocoon" (1985) • "Detective in the House" (1985) • "The Love Boat" (1979–1984) • "Mr. Smith" (1983) • "Trading Places" (1983) • "Fantasy Island" (1980) • "Quincy M.E." (1979) • "Good Heavens" (1976) • "Ellery Queen" (1975) • "McCloud" (1975) • "Alias Smith and Jones" (1971) • "Columbo" (1971) • "Suppose They Gave a War and Nobody Came?" (1970) • "The Boatniks" (1970) • "Julia" (1969–1970) • "Petticoat Junction" (1970) • "Picture Mommy Dead" (1966) • "The Christophers" (1963–1964) • "Burke's Law" (1964) • "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1964) • "A Fever in the Blood" (1961) • "Too Young to Go Steady" (1959) • "Climax!" (1958) • "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1957) • "Goodyear Television Playhouse" (1957) • "Phantom Caravan" (1954) • "Family Theatre" (1953) • "The Frances Langford-Don Ameche Show" (1951) • "The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre" (1949) • "Slightly French" (1949) • "Sleep, My Love" (1948) • "That's My Man" (1947) • "So Goes My Love" (1946) • "Guest Wife" (1945) • "It's in the Bag!" (1945) • "Greenwich Village" (1944) • "Wing and a Prayer" (1944) • "Happy Land" (1943) • "Heaven Can Wait" (1943) • "Something to Shout About" (1943) • "Girl Trouble" (1942) • "The Magnificent Dope" (1942) • "Confirm or Deny" (1941) • "The Feminine Touch" (1941) • "Kiss the Boys Goodbye" (1941) • "Moon Over Miami" (1941) • "That Night in Rio" (1941) • "Down Argentine Way" (1940) • "Four Sons" (1940) • "Lillian Russell" (1940) • "Swanee River" (1939) • "Hollywood Cavalcade" (1939) • "The Story of Alexander Graham Bell" (1939) • "Midnight" (1939) • "The Three Musketeers" (1939) • "Gateway" (1938) • "Josette" (1938) • "Alexander's Ragtime Band" (1938) • "Happy Landing" (1938) • "In Old Chicago" (1938) • "Love Under Fire" (1937) • "You Can't Have Everything" (1937) • "Fifty Roads to Town" (1937) • "Love Is News" (1937) • "One in a Million" (1936) • "Ladies in Love" (1936) • "Ramona" (1936) • "Sins of Man" (1936)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "Julia" (1970)

Top Questions

When was Don Ameche born?
Don Ameche was born on May 31, 1908.
Where was Don Ameche born?
Don Ameche was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States.
Is Don Ameche married?
Honore Prendergast (1932–1986 [her death])

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