Michael Fitzmaurice

For the American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient, see Michael John Fitzmaurice.

Michael Fitzmaurice

Michael Fitzmaurice (April 28, 1908 - August 31, 1967) was a radio actor, best known for his portrayal of Superman.

Born in Chicago, the baritone-voiced Fitzmaurice was heard often on radio dramas during the 1940s as both announcer and actor. From 1944 to 1947, he was the host of Mutual's Quiz of Two Cities. He was the announcer for Tales of Fatima, The Right to Happiness, Land of the Lost and Nick Carter, Master Detective. On June 5, 1950, he took over the title role on ABC's The Adventures of Superman, providing voices for both Clark Kent and Superman until the series came to an end. He was heard as Superman for a total of 78 broadcasts.

Blackhawk was a 1950 ABC radio series adapted from the long-run Blackhawk comic book about the team of adventurous World War II aviators. With Fitzmaurice portraying team leader Blackhawk, the series premiered September 13, 1950 and concluded a few months later on December 27, 1950. He also was the Hawk on the adventure serial The Sparrow and the Hawk.^[1]

Fitzmaurice was a regular on several soap operas. He played Jimmie Kent on Myrt and Marge, and he also appeared on Joyce Jordan, M.D., When a Girl Marries and Pepper Young's Family. He played Captain Bob Hastings on This Life Is MIne and Dick Grosvenor on Stella Dallas.^[1]

In addition to his radio work, Fitzmaurice was narrator of the Hearst-MGM News of the Day newsreel shown in movie theaters.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Dunning, John. The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio, Oxford University Press, 1998.

Sources

• Cox, Jim. Historical Dictionary of American Radio Soap Operas, Scarecrow Press, 2005.

See also

• List of old-time radio people
• List of radio soaps

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