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Ted Cassidy Biography

Birth Name:Theodore Crawford Cassidy

Birth Place:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Attended Stetson University, where he played college basketball
  • Worked as a radio news reporter, even working on the scene where President John F․ Kennedy was killed
  • Often worked as a voice actor on various projects, including "The Incredible Hulk" TV series
  • Well known for his deep speaking tone
  • Well known for his role in the series "The Addams Family․"
  • Ad-libbed the line "You Rang?" during his audition for "The Addams Family," which became his character's signature phrase
  • Declined the chance to work as a singer in the Paul Whiteman Orchestra

Awards

  • 2004TV Land Award-Best Broadcast Butler: nominated