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Alfred Drake

Acting Born Oct 7, 1914 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1945–2005
61 Years Career Span
10
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Alfred Drake works in acting. Born October 7, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
Trading Places
Night of 100 Stars
Visit From a Dead Man
Your Money or Your Wife
Hamlet
The Bell Telephone Hour
Kiss Me, Kate
The Yeomen of the Guard
Tony AwardsTony AwardsThe Steve Allen ShowThe Dinah Shore Chevy ShowThe Adventures of Marco Polo
Naughty Marietta
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameAmerica Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers
The Philco Television PlayhouseStrange Victory
Tars and Spars
Diary of a Sergeant

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Narrator
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
  • The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Captain Brown
  • The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
  • Trading Places (1983) as President of Exchange
  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
  • The Bell Telephone Hour (1959) as Self
  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Jack Point
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  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Frederick Graham / Petruchio
  • The Adventures of Marco Polo (1956) as Marco Polo
  • Hamlet (1964) as Claudius
  • Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
  • You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story (1990) as Self
  • The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (1985) as The Great Ak (voice)
  • The Yeomen of the Guard (1957) as Jack Point
  • Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards (2005) as Fred Graham / Petruchio (seg. "Kiss Me, Kate") (archive footage)
  • Kiss Me, Kate (1958) as Frederick Graham / Petruchio
  • Naughty Marietta (1955) as Capt. Dick Warrington
  • Your Money or Your Wife (1972) as Self
  • Strange Victory (1948) as Narrator
  • Tars and Spars (1946) as Howard Young
  • Diary of a Sergeant (1945) as Harold Russell (voice) (uncredited)
  • America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers (1951)
  • Visit From a Dead Man (1975) as Fred Carter

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Alfred Drake best known for?

Alfred Drake is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tony Awards (1956), Tony Awards (1956), The Philco Television Playhouse (1948), The Steve Allen Show (1956).

When and where was Alfred Drake born?

Alfred Drake was born on October 7, 1914 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Alfred Drake have?

Alfred Drake has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1945 to 2005.

What is Alfred Drake's background in cinema and television?

Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer. Born as Alfred Capurro in New York City, the son of parents emigrated from Recco, Genoa, Drake began his Broadway career while still a student at Brooklyn College. He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway production...

Alfred Drake by the numbers

24credits
16films
8TV series
1945–2005active years

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