Knox Manning

Deceased · Born: Jan 17, 1904 · Died: Aug 26, 1980

Personal Details

BornJan 17, 1904 Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Knox Manning, a renowned actor of the silver screen, was ushered into this world on January 17, 1904, in the charming city of Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, Manning left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his exceptional performances in a plethora of films, including the 1952 thriller "Invasion, U.S.A.", the 1941 classic "Meet John Doe", and the 1941 comedy "Tanks a Million". Beyond his impressive body of work, Manning's personal life was marked by a profound commitment to his loving wife, Annette Whiting North Manning. Ultimately, Knox Manning's remarkable journey came to a close on August 26, 1980, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain to this very day.

Career

acting

1952

Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom

Blackhawk: Fearless Champion of Freedom as Narrator (voice)

Invasion, U.S.A.

Invasion, U.S.A. as Newscaster

1951

Mysterious Island

Mysterious Island as Narrator (voice)

1950

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey

Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey as Radio Announcer

1949

Wild Weed as Narrator (voice)

Red Light as Newsreel Commentator (voice) (uncredited)

1948

Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains

Tex Granger: Midnight Rider of the Plains as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Congo Bill as Narrator

The Babe Ruth Story

The Babe Ruth Story as Narrator

1947

Hollywood Wonderland

Hollywood Wonderland as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Stan Kenton and His Orchestra

Stan Kenton and His Orchestra as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

Buck Privates Come Home

Buck Privates Come Home as Commentator

1946

Facing Your Danger

Facing Your Danger as Narrator (voice)

Cavalcade of Archery

Cavalcade of Archery as Narrator (voice)

Smart as a Fox as Narrator

Peeks at Hollywood

Peeks at Hollywood as Narrator (voice)

The Kid from Brooklyn

The Kid from Brooklyn as Radio Announcer

Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra

Desi Arnaz and His Orchestra as Narrator

1945

Know Your Enemy - Japan

Know Your Enemy - Japan as Narrator

Hitler Lives as Narrator (voice)

Story of a Dog as Narrator (voice)

Spade Cooley: King of Western Swing

Spade Cooley: King of Western Swing as Narrator

1944

Up in Arms as Narration (voice)

The Birds and the Beasts Were There

The Birds and the Beasts Were There as Narrator (Voice)

The Unwritten Code

The Unwritten Code as Narrator (uncredited)

Jammin' the Blues

Jammin' the Blues as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

1943

Divide and Conquer

Divide and Conquer as Narrator

Batman as Narrator

The Rear Gunner

The Rear Gunner as Narrator (voice)

1942

Soldiers in White

Soldiers in White as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

A Yank on the Burma Road

A Yank on the Burma Road as Radio Announcer

Remember Pearl Harbor

Remember Pearl Harbor as News Reporter at Airport (uncredited)

Beyond the Line of Duty

Beyond the Line of Duty as Radio Announcer (uncredited)

A Ship Is Born as Narrator

The Secret Code

The Secret Code as Narrator

Perils of the Royal Mounted

Perils of the Royal Mounted as Narrator

1941

At the Stroke of Twelve

At the Stroke of Twelve as Carson

Kings of the Turf

Kings of the Turf as Commentator (voice)

Polo with the Stars

Polo with the Stars as Narrator (voice)

Tanks a Million

Tanks a Million as Radio Interviewer Cardigan

The Tanks Are Coming

The Tanks Are Coming as Narrator

The Iron Claw as Narrator (voice)

Harmon of Michigan

Harmon of Michigan as Broadcaster

Cheers for Miss Bishop

Cheers for Miss Bishop as Anton Radcheck

The Monster and the Girl

The Monster and the Girl as Announcer

Tom, Dick and Harry

Tom, Dick and Harry as Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

Meet John Doe as Radio Announcer

1940

Angels of Mercy

Angels of Mercy as Commentator (voice)

Deadwood Dick as Narrator

The Green Archer

The Green Archer as Narrator (voice)

1939

The Flying Irishman

The Flying Irishman as Commentator

Mandrake, the Magician

Mandrake, the Magician as Narrator

appearances

1950

Destination Moon

Destination Moon

1944

Hymn of the Nations

Hymn of the Nations