Jerry Colonna

Birth Name:

Gerardo Luigi Colonna

Birth Place:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Traveled with Bob Hope on his USO tours during three wars and would change his outfit depending on which branch of the military they were performing for
Was awarded the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation, the Air Force's highest civilian award, for his frequent overseas performances with Bob Hope
Made his screen acting debut in the film "52nd Street" in 1937
Started out as a drummer in a jazz band in 1917 and later worked as a trombonist for CBS radio
Some of the films he appeared in with Bob Hope were "Road to Singapore," "Road to Rio," and "Star-Spangled Rhythm․"
Worked with Bob Hope as his sidekick and foil for 30 years in his films and live appearances
Best known as the voice of the March Hare in "Alice in Wonderland" and as the narrator of "Casey at the Bat" in 1946's "Make Mine Music․"

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