George Winslow

For the American football punter, see George Winslow (American football). For the Massachusetts politician, see George S. Winslow.
George Winslow
Born
George Karl Wentzlaff

(1946-05-03)May 3, 1946
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedJune 13, 2015(2015-06-13) (aged 69)
Camp Meeker, California, U.S.
Other namesGeorge "Foghorn" Winslow
OccupationActor
Years active1952–1958

George Karl Wentzlaff, whose stage name was George "Foghorn" Winslow (May 3, 1946 – June 13, 2015), was an American child actor of the 1950s known for his stentorian voice and deadpan demeanor. He appeared in several films, opposite such stars as Marilyn Monroe, Jane Russell,[1] Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Dean Martin, and Jerry Lewis.[2] In the late 1950s, he retired from acting.[3]

  1. ^ Brogdon, William (July 1, 1953). "Reviews: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Variety. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Ladies of the Western: Interviews with Fifty-one More ... Michael G. Fitzgerald, Boyd Magers - 2002- p.201 Interview of Gigi Perreau re. Wild Heritage 1958 "As for George "Foghorn" Winslow, "We went to school together. George was really cute with that funny, deep voice of his.""
  3. ^ Sommese, Don (2014). "The Day Marilyn Monroe Died". artdarteo.tripod.com. Retrieved 2020-07-09.