Kenny Williams or Ken Williams (April 12, 1914 – February 16, 1984), born Kenneth Williams Fertig Jr. in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, was an announcer for American television from the late 1940s to 1980s. He was best known as the announcer of many game shows produced by Merrill Heatter and Bob Quigley (including Hollywood Squares, High Rollers, Gambit and others). He also appeared on screen as "Kenny the Cop" on Video Village and Shenanigans. He did one show for Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions, Two for the Money, in 1952. As a radio actor in the 1940s to 1950s, he appeared on shows like X Minus One, where he played Rhysling on the episode "The Green Hills of Earth". He was also one of the announcers for the Buck Rogers radio program, among others. He died at home in Los Angeles, California on February 16, 1984.
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Full name at birth | Kenneth Williams Fertig
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Claim to fame | To Say the Least
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Date of birth | 14 April 1914
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Place of birth | Canada
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Date of death | 16 February 1984
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Age | 69 (age at death)
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Place of death | Los Angeles, California, United States
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Occupation | Actor, Announcer
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Kenny Williams is known for his role in the film The Wiz (1978) as The Wiz Singers Adult Choir (voice, uncredited).
He is also known for his role in the TV series To Say the Least (1977) as Self - Announcer.
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