Harry Bayless Stockwell (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an American actor and singer.
Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 musical comedy Here Comes the Band. He achieved wider recognition in 1937 when he provided the voice of the Prince in Walt Disney’s animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A noted Broadway performer, Stockwell succeeded Alfred Drake as Curly in Oklahoma! in 1943 and remained in the role until 1948. His final film appearance was in The Werewolf of Washington in 1973.
He was the father of actors Dean StockwellDaytona Beach Morning Journal, 21 January 1957, p. 4. and Guy Stockwell with his first wife, Elizabeth Veronica.1940 United States Federal Census. In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette.NYC marriage indexes, 1907–1995, Cert. #36178.
Biography Early life Stockwell was born on April 27, 1902, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Career Stockwell made his Broadway debut in 1929 in Broadway Nights. The following year, he appeared in the 1930 edition of Earl Carroll's Vanities. He then began a yearlong run in another musical revue on the Great White Way, As Thousands Cheer.
His first films were Broadway Melody of 1936 and Here Comes the Band. He later provided the voice of the unnamed Prince in Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Personal life Stockwell married Elizabeth Veronica in 1930; they had two sons, actors Dean Stockwell and Guy Stockwell. The couple divorced in 1947. In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette, with whom he remained until her death in 1971.
Death Stockwell died in New York City on July 19, 1984, aged 82. He was estranged from his two sons Dean and Guy at the time of his death. Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes1935 Broadway Melody of 1936 'Himself On-screen singing appearance Here Comes the Band 'Ollie Watts Film debut1937 All Over Town Don Fletcher Don Fletcher Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs The Prince Voice role1945 Montmartre Madness Himself Short film Rhapsody in Blue Blackface singer Uncredited1959 It Happened to Jane Passenger Uncredited1973 The Werewolf of Washington Military #2 Final film role
Stage/Broadway Credits Year Production Role Notes 1929 Broadway Nights Ensemble / Singer Broadway debut 1930 The New Yorkers Ensemble / Specialty Vocalist Music by Cole Porter 1933 As Thousands Cheer Various roles Revue; music by Irving Berlin 1934 Calling All Stars Performer Musical revue 1943–1945 Oklahoma! Curly McLain Took over the lead role; major stage success
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External links
Harry Stockwell performs in audio recordings on Archive.org