Bud Collyer

Birth Name:

Bud Collyer

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer

Delivered public service messages about the March of Dimes and other research drives on "Beat the Clock․"
Went to Williams College and the Fordham University law school
Died on the same day that "To Tell the Truth" was revived in syndication
Originally intended to pursue a career in law, but the comparatively high salary of radio lured him away from his job as a law clerk
On television, he was known for serving as master of ceremonies for such game shows as "Beat the Clock" and "To Tell the Truth․"
Performed the voice of Superman on the radio for 14 years
In order to allow him to take time off from the "Superman" radio show, the writers came up with Superman's vulnerability to kryptonite, and whenever he took a day off, his character would be said to be held prisoner with a piece of the metal
Taught Sunday school classes at his church for over 35 years
Made a recording of the New Testament of the "Good News Bible․"
Wrote the inspirational books "Thou Shalt Not Fear" and "With the Whole Heart․"

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