Richard Lane

Birth Name:

Richard Lane

Birth Place:

Rice Lake, Wisconsin, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

In 1951, he was nominated for an Emmy Award for Most Outstanding Personality
In 1996, he was inducted into the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame
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 primarily recognized for his work as an announcer of sports around the Los Angeles area
Was well known for using the catchphrase "Whoooaaah Nellie" while announcing wrestling matches and derby races
During the 1940s, he worked as an emcee for the USO

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