Charles Butterworth | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Butterworth_in_Second_Chorus.jpg) Butterworth in Second Chorus (1940) | |
| Born | July 26, 1896 South Bend, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 14, 1946 (aged 49) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, Indiana |
| Other names | Charlie Butterworth |
| Occupation(s) | Stage and film actor |
| Years active | 1926–1944 |
| Spouse |
Ethel Kenyon
(m. 1932; div. 1939) |
Charles Edward Butterworth (July 26, 1896 – June 14, 1946)[1] was an American actor specializing in comedic roles, often in musicals.[1] His distinctive voice was the inspiration for the Cap'n Crunch commercials created by the Jay Ward studio: Voice actor Daws Butler based Cap'n Crunch on Butterworth's voice.[2]
- ^ a b "Butterworth, Film Comedian, 49 Killed In Hollywood When Auto Hits Lamp Post". The New York Times. June 14, 1946. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2014). "Charles Butterworth". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 27, 2014. Retrieved February 2, 2016.