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Richard Lane Biography

Birth Name:Richard Lane

Birth Place:Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
  • In 1951, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Personality
  • Before becoming a sports announcer, he toured as a drummer with a band in Australia
  • Was featured in all 14 Columbia Pictures films with the character Boston Blackie
  • Was well known for using the catchphrase "Whoooaaah Nellie" while announcing wrestling matches and derby races
  • Was primarily recognized for his work as an announcer of sports around the Los Angeles area
  • During the 1940s, he worked as an emcee for the USO