Jackson Beck

Jackson Beck

Acting

Born:
1912-07-23
Died:
2004-07-28
Place of birth:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jackson Beck was an American actor best known as the announcer on radio's The Adventures of Superman and the voice of Bluto in the Famous era Popeye theatrical shorts.

Known For

Filmography

The Best Popeye the Sailor Man Cartoons

The Best Popeye the Sailor Man Cartoons

2025Bluto (voice)
Movie
3-D Rarities

3-D Rarities

5.82015King Luna/Moon People (archive footage)
Movie
Noveltoons: Original Classics

Noveltoons: Original Classics

2012Buzzy Crow
Movie
G.I. Joe: The Movie

G.I. Joe: The Movie

6.61987Narrator (voice)
Movie
Radio Days

Radio Days

7.01987Radio Voice (voice)
Movie
Power

Power

5.81986The Voice (voice)
Movie
G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra

G.I. Joe: The Revenge of Cobra

8.11984Narrator (voice)
Movie
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

6.41983Announcer (voice)
Movie
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero

7.61983Narrator (voice)
TV
The Camps of Death

The Camps of Death

8.31983Narrator (segment "Death: A Nazi War Criminal Pays for His Crime") (voice) (archive footage)
Movie
Remington Steele

Remington Steele

7.11982Narrator
TV
Cry Uncle!

Cry Uncle!

4.51971Narrator (voice)
Movie
A Dopey Hacienda

A Dopey Hacienda

9.01970Diablo the Cat (vocal effects) (uncredited)
Movie
Take the Money and Run

Take the Money and Run

7.11969The Narrator
Movie
The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure

The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure

7.11967(voice)
TV
The New Adventures of Superman

The New Adventures of Superman

6.21966
TV
The Adventures of Superboy

The Adventures of Superboy

5.21966
TV
Harvey Middleman, Fireman

Harvey Middleman, Fireman

5.01965Dialogue Coach
Movie
Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

Tennessee Tuxedo and His Tales

6.01963
TV
Little Red Riding Hood and Tom Thumb vs. the Monsters

Little Red Riding Hood and Tom Thumb vs. the Monsters

3.91962Kidnapper
Movie
Operation Ice-Tickle

Operation Ice-Tickle

1961Brutus / Admiral Peary (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Barbecue for Two

Barbecue for Two

3.81960Brutus
Movie
Super Duper Market

Super Duper Market

1960Brutus
Movie
King Leonardo and His Short Subjects

King Leonardo and His Short Subjects

6.71960King Leonardo (voice)
TV
Tiger Burger

Tiger Burger

1960Native Policeman / Turtle (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Popeye the Sailor

Popeye the Sailor

7.11960Brutus (voice)
TV
Trouble Date

Trouble Date

9.01960Military Doctor
Movie
The Boss Is Always Right

The Boss Is Always Right

8.01960Boss
Movie
Jeep Tale

Jeep Tale

3.51960Brutus
Movie
Popeye's Pizza Palace

Popeye's Pizza Palace

3.51960Brutus (voice)
Movie
Popeye and the Giant

Popeye and the Giant

4.71960Brutus (voice)
Movie
Popeye's Service Station

Popeye's Service Station

6.01960Brutus (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Matinee Idol Popeye

Matinee Idol Popeye

3.51960Brutus (Voice)
Movie
Out of This Whirl

Out of This Whirl

7.31959TV Announcer (voice)
Movie
Katnip's Big Day

Katnip's Big Day

9.01959Buzzy / Spike (voice)
Movie
Fit to Be Toyed

Fit to Be Toyed

10.01959J.G. (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Right Off the Bat

Right Off the Bat

9.01958Announcer
Movie
Stork Raving Mad

Stork Raving Mad

10.01958Audience Member
Movie
Steve Canyon

Steve Canyon

7.31958Announcer
TV
Travelaffs

Travelaffs

8.01958Pig Businessman
Movie
Chew Chew Baby

Chew Chew Baby

8.01958Harry (voice)
Movie
Jumping with Toy

Jumping with Toy

7.01957Fox (voice)
Movie
Spooky Swabs

Spooky Swabs

6.51957Ghost (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Spree Lunch

Spree Lunch

6.41957Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
The Crystal Brawl

The Crystal Brawl

6.71957Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Nearlyweds

Nearlyweds

5.11957Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Lion in the Roar

Lion in the Roar

8.01956Giraffe
Movie
A Haul in One

A Haul in One

6.01956Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
I Don't Scare

I Don't Scare

6.31956Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Fright from Wrong

Fright from Wrong

7.51956Ghost #2 (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Parlez Vous Woo

Parlez Vous Woo

5.21956Bluto / The International (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Assault and Flattery

Assault and Flattery

4.91956Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Out to Punch

Out to Punch

6.01956Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Swab the Duck

Swab the Duck

6.01956Fox
Movie
Popeye for President

Popeye for President

6.31956Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Boo Kind to Animals

Boo Kind to Animals

8.01955Ringmaster / Army Recruiter / Wounded Soldier (voice)
Movie
A Job for a Gob

A Job for a Gob

7.51955Bluto (voice)
Movie
Red White and Boo

Red White and Boo

7.31955Professor / Redcoat (screaming) (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Mister and Mistletoe

Mister and Mistletoe

7.01955Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie
Gift of Gag

Gift of Gag

7.51955Bluto (voice) (uncredited)
Movie