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Dave Garroway

Acting Born Jul 13, 1913 20 credits

Biography

David Cunningham Garroway (July 13, 1913 – July 21, 1982) was an American television personality. He was the founding host and anchor of NBC's Today from 1952 to 1961. His easygoing and relaxing style belied a lifelong battle with depression. Garroway has been honored for his contributions to radio and television with a star for each on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the St. Louis Walk of Fame, the city where he spent part of his teenaged years and early adulthood.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self
Film

The Stepford Wives

as Self - Guest

What's My Line?

as Self
Film

Jack Frost

as Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)

Full filmography

  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
  • Startime (1959) as Self – Host
  • Your Show of Shows (1950)
  • Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1948)
  • The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
  • The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
  • Jack Frost (1979) as Groundhog Day Television Reporter (voice)
  • Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
  • It Happened to Jane (1959) as Dave Garroway
  • The Western: A Lost TV Special (1958) as Host
  • Babes in Toyland (1955) as Santa Claus
  • Babes in Toyland (1954) as Santa Claus
  • The CBS Newcomers (1971)
  • Wide Wide World (1955) as Self - Host
  • I Surrender Dear (1948) as Disc Jockey