Biography
Ollie O'Toole (1912β1992) was an American film and television actor.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US. He was an actor, comedian and impressionist with Horace Heidt and later known
for his acting in "The Oregon Trail" in 1959, "Mission Impossible" in 1996 and "One of Our Spies is Missing" in 1966.
In its airing on January of 1967, Mr. O'Toole played the, man on train, in the episode, Barney Comes To Mayberry, of The Andy Griffith Show. Around
the year 1939, Horace Heidt recruited Ollie O'Toole as a comedian and impressionist. Ollie later became the announcer
on the radio program, "Treasure Chest". Among Ollie's favorite tricks was tap dancing. He danced with his teeth. Gimmicks
aside, he was best known for his impressions of H.V. Kaltenborn, his most popular, Elmer Davis, Fred Allen, Charles Boyer,
Katharine Hepburn, Bonnie Baker, Charlie McCarthy and Edger Bergen and Charlie Chaplin. Ollie was an important partner on stage
with Art Carney. He was a much overlooked comedian and the perfect complement to Art. The two comics, Art and Ollie, would stand
at opposite ends of the stage and take turns doing impressions, one after the other in what was billed as the "Battle of the
Impersonators". The 15-minute skit never failed to trigger a host of guffaws and cheers from the audience. Two of his recorded
songs were "I Wanna Make with the Happy Times" in 1940 and "Three Little Sisters" in 1942.
He was
married to Mildred L O'Toole. He died on February 25, 1992, at the age of 79 in Los Angeles, California, US.
Filmography
all 21
Movies 16
TV Shows 5
Voice 1
Big Wednesday (1978)
Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977)
Madigan (1968)
The Ballad of Josie (1968)
The Invaders (1967)
One of Our Spies Is Missing (1966)
Profiles in Courage (1964)
Man's Favorite Sport? (1964)
Petticoat Junction (1963)
Sam Benedict (1962)
Ring of Terror (1962)
Ada (1961)
20,000 Eyes (1961)
The Little Shepherd Of Kingdom Come (1961)
North to Alaska (1960)
Young Jesse James (1960)
Wake Me When It's Over (1960)
The Oregon Trail (1959)
Bell, Book and Candle (1958)
Maverick (1957)
Side Street (1950)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1912-04-02
Deathday1992-02-25 (79 years old)
Birth PlacePittsburgh, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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