Alan Young
Alan Young (November 19, 1919 – May 19, 2016) was a British-born Canadian-American actor, comedian, radio host and television host. He is best known for his role as Wilbur Post in Mister Ed, and as the voice of Scrooge McDuck in many Disney television shows and animated movies. He won an Emmy Award in 1950.
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| Born | Alan Young November 19, 1919 |
| Died | May 19, 2016 (aged 96) |
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| Years active | 1939–2016 |
| Agent | TGMD Talent Agency |
| Known for | Wilbur Post in Mister Ed Voice of Scrooge McDuck |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Anne Grimes (m. 1941–1947; divorced) Virginia McCurdy (m. 1948–1995; divorced) Mary Chipman (m. 1996–1997; divorced) |
| Children | With Grimes: 2 With McCurdy: 2 |
| Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor |
| Website | http://www.mister-ed.tv/ |
Young was born on November 19, 1919 in North Shields, Northumberland, England.[1] He was raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. He was married to Mary Anne Grimes from 1941 until they divorced in 1947. Then he was married to Virginia McCurdy from 1948 until they divorced in 1995. With Grimes he had two children and with McCurdy he had two. He was then married to his third wife Mary Chipman from 1996 to 1997.[2]
On May 19, 2016, Young died in Woodland Hills, California at the age of 96.[3]
References
Other websites
Media related to Alan Young at Wikimedia Commons
- Alan Young on IMDb
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