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Everett Sloane Biography

Birth Name:Everett Sloane

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1956, he was nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Actor
  • Attended the University of Pennsylvania, but decided to become a theater actor instead
  • Would frequently portray characters in films with historical settings
  • Has served as a member of the Orson Welles' Murcury Theater group
  • Made his debut on Broadway in the 1935 play "Boy Meets Girl․"
  • Was the writer of the lyrics to the theme song of "The Andy Griffith Show․"
  • Before the 1929 stock market crash, he worked as a Wall Street runner

Awards

  • 1941Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner
  • 1950Photoplay Award-Best Performances of the Month (July): winner