Ken Carpenter
Acting Born Aug 21, 1900 Died Oct 16, 1984 Avon, Illinois, USA 17 credits
Biography
Ken Carpenter works in acting. Born August 21, 1900 in Avon, Illinois, USA. Died October 16, 1984. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Showbiz Goes to War
Startime
The Lady and the Rocket
Cheers for Chubby
Lux Video Theatre
The Story of Lubricating Oil
Short Snorts on Sports
Goodbye, WeedsSpeaking of Animals No. Y6-1: Stork Crazy
True to LifeMystery BroadcastStrictly G.I.
The Secret Code
New York Town
Rhythm on the River
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonRefreshment Through the Years
Full Filmography
17 titles- Showbiz Goes to War (1982) as (archive footage)
- Startime (1959) as Self – Announcer
- The Lady and the Rocket (1952) as Mr. Rigney
- Cheers for Chubby (1951) as Narrator
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Self - Announcer
- The Story of Lubricating Oil (1949) as Narrator
- Short Snorts on Sports (1948)
- Goodbye, Weeds (1946) as Jim
- Speaking of Animals No. Y6-1: Stork Crazy (1946) as Narrator
- True to Life (1943) as Announcer (uncredited)
- Mystery Broadcast (1943) as Radio Announcer
- Strictly G.I. (1943) as Self - Announcer
- The Secret Code (1942) as Newscaster
- New York Town (1941) as Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
- Rhythm on the River (1940) as Teddy Gardner (announcer)
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Announcer (uncredited)
- Refreshment Through the Years (1939) as Narrator (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ken Carpenter best known for?
Ken Carpenter is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Startime (1959), Undercover Brother (2002), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).
When and where was Ken Carpenter born?
Ken Carpenter was born on August 21, 1900 in Avon, Illinois, USA. They passed away on October 16, 1984.
How many credits does Ken Carpenter have?
Ken Carpenter has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1982.
Ken Carpenter by the numbers
17credits
15films
2TV series
1939–1982active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Announcer (uncredited) — aged about 38
- Startime (1959) as Self – Announcer — aged about 58
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Self - Announcer — aged about 49
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