| Gary Owens Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Date of Birth | May 10, 1934 |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Gary Owens was an American radio personality, announcer, disc jockey, voice actor, and actor who was best known for being the announcer on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, a sketch comedy television show. In addition to that, he also showcased his acting skills in films and shows such as Sesame Street, Barnaby Jones, Return from Witch Mountain, Simon & Simon, Sledge Hammer!, Night Court, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, Square One Television, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, Bobby’s World, 2 Stupid Dogs, and The New Batman Adventures.
Born Name
Gary Bernard Altman
Nick Name
Gary
Age
He was born on May 10, 1934.
Died
On February 12, 2015, Gary Owens passed away at the age of 80 from complications due to Type 1 diabetes in Encino, California, United States.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Mitchell, Davidson County, South Dakota, United States
Nationality
Education
He attended high school in South Dakota and his history teacher was George McGovern, a politician, historian, U.S. representative, U.S. senator, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 presidential election.
Occupation
Radio Personality, Announcer, Disc Jockey, Voice Actor, Actor
Family
- Father – Bernard Joseph Altman (County Treasurer, Sheriff)
- Mother – Venetta (née Clark) (Educator, County Auditor)
Manager
Gary Owens was represented by Kazarian/Measures/Ruskin & Associates, Inc., Talent Agency, North Hollywood, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 1 in or 185.5 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Gary Owens had dated –
- Arleta Markell (1968-2015) – He married Arleta Markell in 1968 and they were blessed with 2 sons – Christopher Dane Owens (b. October 9, 1963) and Scott Owens (b. April 23, 1960). The duo remained together until his death in 2015.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Baritone voice
- Having hand cupped over the ear while talking into a microphone
Gary Owens Facts
- He was 8 years old when he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
- His book, The (What to Do While You’re Holding the) Phone Book, was published in 1973.
- He served as the honorary sheriff of Encino, California.
- His trademark self-introduction was “This is Gary Owens, friend of those who want no friends, going places and losing things,” or occasionally, “Hello, and also hi; but not necessarily in that order”.
- In 1980, he received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, between those of Walt Disney and Betty White, at 6743 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Gary Owens also played an important role in helping the Stooges get a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and organized a campaign in 1983 for their fans and it received 15 thousand letters from fans who wanted it.
- He did voiceover work for video games like Space Quest IV: Roger Wilco and the Time Rippers, Space Quest 6: The Spinal Frontier, and Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker.
- In 1994, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
- Owens coined the phrase “Beautiful downtown Burbank”.
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