- Santos Ortega
infobox actor
birthdate=birth date|1899|6|30
birthplace=New York City, New York
deathdate=death date and age|1976|4|10|1899|9|30
deathplace=Fort Lauderdale, Florida
occupation=Radio ,television actor Santos Ortega (
June 30 ,1899 ,New York, New York –April 10 ,1976 ,Fort Lauderdale, Florida ) was an Americanactor .He was most famous for his role as Will Hughes (usually just referred to as "Grandpa") on the
soap opera "As the World Turns ". He replaced actorWill Lee in the role on the second episode of the show (1956). He continued in the role until shortly before his death in 1976.He was also very active in
radio , starring in "The Adventures of Nero Wolfe" (1943–1944) and narrating a popular radio show called "Gangbusters " as well as "Stroke of Fate ". Perhaps his most famous and notable role was Commissioner Weston onThe Shadow . He played the title role in the daytime radio serial "Perry Mason ", and also originated the radio roleof Inspector Queen on "The Adventures of Ellery Queen ".External links
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