Michael Rye

Michael Rye
Born
John Michael Riorden Billsbury

(1918-03-02)March 2, 1918
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 20, 2012(2012-09-20) (aged 94)[1]
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesRye Billsbury
OccupationActor
Years active1939–1997
SpousePatricia Foster

Michael Rye (born John Michael Riorden Billsbury; March 2, 1918 – September 20, 2012) was an American actor. His decades-long career spanned radio, television, animated cartoons and video games.[2] Aside from his voice over work, Rye also acted in on-screen television roles as well, including parts in Dr. Kildare and 77 Sunset Strip.[2]

He is also credited in TL Osborn's gospel documentaries as the narrator.

  1. ^ "Michael Rye Obituary: View Michael Rye's Obituary by Los Angeles Times". legacy.com. Retrieved 2014-10-24.
  2. ^ a b "Voiceover actor Michael Rye dies at 94, Bridged the generations from radio to videogame work". Variety. 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2012-10-20.