Acting

Delos Jewkes

Delos Jewkes is best known for The Andy Griffith Show. Delos Jewkes was born on October 21, 1895. Delos Jewkes died on July 17, 1984 at the age of 88.

Born: October 21, 1895
Place of birth: Orangeville, Utah, USA
Died: July 17, 1984 (88 years old)

Biography

From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.