Lee Vines | |
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| Born | April 11, 1919 Brantford, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | July 9, 2011 (aged 92) |
| Occupation(s) | Announcer, actor |
| Years active | 1948–1990 |
| Spouse | Catherine |
Lee Vines (April 11, 1919 – July 9, 2011) was a Canadian-born American radio and television announcer and actor. He was best known to television audiences in the 1950s as the announcer on the What's My Line? game show.[1]
He also was the announcer for other television shows including The Big Surprise,[2] Celebrity Talent Scouts,[2]: 173 Down You Go,[2]: 282 Fractured Phrases,[2]: 362 The Funny Side,[2]: 373 Make the Connection,[2]: 645 Medic,[2]: 676 Picture This[2]: 834 Robert Q's Matinee,[2]: 900 The Name's the Same, Password and Hallmark Hall of Fame.[1] His acting and voice-over roles included Hong Kong Phooey and The Mary Tyler Moore Show (as WJM announcer Lee).[2]: 662
Radio programs for which Vines was the announcer included Bouquet for You,[3] County Fair,[3]: 84 Dr. Standish, Medical Examiner,[3]: 102 The Janette Davis Show,[3]: 172 Kings Row[4] and Time for Love.[3]: 335
Vines was born on April 11, 1919, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, but immigrated to the United States.[1] In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and served in the European Theater.[1]
Vines died from complications of pneumonia and a fall at a convalescent facility in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on July 9, 2011, at the age of 92.[1]