Allan Melvin
Biography
Allan John Melvin was an American actor, voice actor, and imitator. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Throughout his career, he was known for his work in film and television, with known credits that include Flash Gordon in 1979, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends in 1981, and Archie Bunker's Place in 1979. He was married to Amalia Faustina Sestero. He passed away on January 17, 2008, at the age of 84 in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Career overview
Allan John Melvin was an American actor, voice actor, and impersonator who was born in Kansas City, Missouri, on February 18, 1923. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, he established a substantial body of work in both film and television. His acting credits span numerous projects, accumulating a total of 53 known credits on the platform. Among his known works are appearances in the 1979 film Flash Gordon, the television series Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends in 1981, and the television show Archie Bunker's Place, which also began in 1979.
In addition to his credited work on screen, Melvin remained active in the profession throughout his life. His career encompassed diverse acting roles that contributed to his recognition in the television and film archives. He was married to Amalia Faustina Sestero. Melvin passed away at the age of 84 on January 17, 2008, in Brentwood, Los Angeles, California.
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82 titles- Wacky and Packy (2004) as Wacky/Packy
- Scooby-Doo! in Arabian Nights (1994) as Sinbad / Magilla Gorilla (voice)
- TaleSpin (1990) as Warden Slammer (voice)
- Fender Bender 500 (1990) as Magilla Gorilla (voice)
- Wake, Rattle, and Roll (1990)
- The Good, the Bad and Huckleberry Hound (1988) as Devi /Dinky Dalton /Game Show Announcer /Magilla Gorilla /Spooky Movie Narrator (voice)
- DuckTales (1987)
- Popeye and Son (1987) as Bluto / Wimpy (voice)
- Yogi's Great Escape (1987) as Bandit Bear (voice)
- Yogi Bear's All-Star Comedy Christmas Caper (1982) as Magilla Gorilla / Murray (voice)
- Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981) as (voice)
- The Kwicky Koala Show (1981) as Joey Bungle (voice)
- Archie Bunker's Place (1979) as Barney Hefner
- Flash Gordon (1979) as Thun / King Vultan (voice)
- The Popeye Valentine Special: Sweethearts at Sea (1979) as Bluto (voice)
- The All-New Popeye Hour (1978) as Bluto
- Hanna-Barbera's All-Star Comedy Ice Revue (1978) as Drooper (voice)
- The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976) as Additional Voices (voice)
- The Tiny Tree (1975) as (voice)
- Hong Kong Phooey (1974)
- Mesa Trouble (1974) as Big Red (voice)
- Yogi's Gang (1973)
- Kung Fu (1972) as Voice of Demon
- Yogi's Ark Lark (1972) as Magilla Gorilla / Second Truck Driver / Man (voice)
- The Banana Splits in Hocus Pocus Park (1972) as Drooper (voice)
- All in the Family (1971) as Barney
- All in the Family (1971) as Barney Heffner
- Pufnstuf (1970) as H. R. Pufnstuf / Henrich Rat / Living Island Boat / Orville Pelican / Polka-Dotted Horse / Stupid Bat / West Wind (voice) (as Al Melvin)
- Love, American Style (1969) as bartender
- Love, American Style (1969)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Ralph
- Cattanooga Cats (1969)
- Around the World in 79 Days (1969) as Bumbler
- It's the Wolf (1969) as Bristle Hound
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Earl
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Fred Croft
- The Banana Splits Adventure Hour (1968)
- The Adventures of Gulliver (1968) as Brunik the Wild Hermit (voice)
- The Adventures of Gulliver (1968) as Bunko /Brunik the Wild Hermit (voice)
- With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as Desk Sergeant
- Alice in Wonderland or What's a Nice Kid Like You Doing in a Place Like This? (1966) as Humphrey Dumpty
- Green Acres (1965) as Mr. Wheeler
- Lost in Space (1965) as Little Joe / Gambling Machine (voice)
- Lost in Space (1965) as Enforcer Claudio
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Sergeant Hacker
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Sgt. Charley Hacker
- The Magilla Gorilla Show (1964) as Magilla Gorilla
- Punkin' Puss & Mushmouse (1964) as Punkin' Puss
- Grindl (1963)
- Beetle's High Horps (1963) as Sgt. Snorkle / Zero
- The Jetsons (1962) as Mr. Spendwell / Construction Worker (voice)
- The Jetsons (1962) as Mangler Mars (voice)
- The Jetsons (1962) as Jacob Marsley / Ghost of Christmas Present (voice)
- The Jetsons (1962) as Solareenie (voice)
- Beetle Bailey (1962) Writer
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Guard Jenkins
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Sam Pomeroy
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Harrison B. Harding
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Sam Pomerantz
- The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961) as Gun Drummer
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Clyde Plaunt / Fred Plummer / Escaped Prisoner / Clarence "Doc" Malloy/ Neal/ Hotel Detective Bardoli
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Jake
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Recruiting Sergeant
- The Flintstones (1960) as Quartz / Jane / Cop / Cat / Bird / Doc (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Stony / Sergeant / Elephant (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Len Frankenstone (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Bony Hurdle (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Mr. Nate Slate / Hoss Cartrock / Sheriff Craig (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Boudler / Thug #1 / Pig (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Superstone / Bugsy / Bartender / Sergeant (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Mailman / Head #1 / Tom / Thin Man / Prospector (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Car 7 Policeman (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Rockarabian Men (voice)
- The Flintstones (1960) as Cop
- Keep in Step (1959) as Cpl. Steve Henshaw
- Perry Mason (1957) as Carl Jasper
- Perry Mason (1957) as Thomas Link
- Perry Mason (1957) as Bert Kannon
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955) as Steve Henshaw
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Allan Melvin best known for?
Allan Melvin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including TaleSpin (1990), DuckTales (1987), The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007), Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends (1981).
When and where was Allan Melvin born?
Allan Melvin was born on February 18, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. They passed away on January 17, 2008.
How many credits does Allan Melvin have?
Allan Melvin has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2004.
What is Allan Melvin's background in cinema and television?
Allan John Melvin was an American actor, voice actor, and imitator. He was born on February 18, 1923, in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. Throughout his career, he was known for his work in film and television, with known credits that include Flash Gordon in 1979, Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends in 1981, and Ar...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Scooby-Doo/Dynomutt Hour (1976) as Additional Voices (voice) — aged about 53
- All in the Family (1971) as Barney — aged about 48
- All in the Family (1971) as Barney Heffner — aged about 48
- DuckTales (1987) — aged about 64
- Kung Fu (1972) as Voice of Demon — aged about 49
- Perry Mason (1957) as Carl Jasper — aged about 34
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