Gary Owens

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Acting

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Gender

Male

Birthday

10-May-1934

Age

(92 years old)

Place of Birth

Mitchell, South Dakota, USA

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Gary Owens

Biography

Gary Owens (born Gary Bernard Altman; May 10, 1934 - February 12, 2015) was an American disc jockey, voice actor, radio announcer and personality. His polished baritone speaking voice generally offered deadpan recitations of total nonsense, which he frequently demonstrated as the announcer on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Owens was equally proficient in straight or silly assignments and was frequently heard on television and radio as well as in commercials. He was best known, aside from being the announcer on Laugh-In, for providing the voice of the titular superhero on Space Ghost and Blue Falcon in Dynomutt, Dog Wonder. He also played himself in a cameo appearance on Space Ghost Coast to Coast in 1998. Owens' first cartoon-voice acting was performing the voice of Roger Ramjet on the Roger Ramjet cartoons. He later served as voice of the over-the-air digital network Antenna TV. Description above from the Wikipedia article Gary Owens, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1900-1920 (2007) Character: Himself
A documentary about the early days of animation.
Gone Fish'n Gone Fish'n (1993) Character: N/A
Jonathan Winters takes a trip to the Missouri Ozarks and encounters several characters who bear a striking resemblance to him.
Border to Border Border to Border (1998) Character: Mr. Kirby
Rambling indie about the people a couple of ramblers meet as they race from place to place.
Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad: The Glitch That Stole Christmas Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad: The Glitch That Stole Christmas (1994) Character: Opening Narrator (voice)
In this Christmas special, Malcolm and the evil Kilokahn have finally tracked down Servo. Kilokahn has ordered Malcolm to strand up Christmas lights to pin point him. When Kilokahn finds out that Sam Collins is Servo he tries to destroy him. Kilokahn turns on Malcolm and tries to destroy him as well. Now Sam and Malcolm have to work together after secretly being enemies all along. Servo now has to defeat Kilokahn in a finale battle.
All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular All-Star Rock 'N' Wrestling Saturday Spectacular (1985) Character: Self
A fictional news show hosted by Hervé Villechaize is hijacked by wrestler Rowdy Roddy Piper, and clips from CBS's 1985 Saturday morning lineup are shown.
Sam the Snake Sam the Snake (1969) Character: Hubert The Snowman
Sam the Snake talks about all the things that begin with S.
Superbman: The Other Movie Superbman: The Other Movie (1981) Character: Narrator
Facing impending doom on the planet Krapton, Kid-O, infant son of Jel-O, is sent to earth where he is found and adopted by Ma and Pa Cant. Eventually, the Kraptonian now known as Clark, becomes a newspaper reporter for the Daily Comet. Together with fellow reporter Lois Lame, they uncover a sinister plot by Rex Ruthor, to destroy the world.
Diggin' Up Business Diggin' Up Business (1990) Character: Minister
A black comedy set in a funeral home.
Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices Mel Blanc: The Man of a Thousand Voices (2008) Character: Himself
The life and career of the renowned voice actor of animation and radio. For generations, Mel Blanc was one of the most famous Hollywood voice actors with his myriad of voices for classic animated characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and scores of others. However, animation was only one of the fields where Blanc shone through in his long career. This film covers the life of this amazingly talented and big hearted actor, comedian and musician as he became one of the performing greats from the golden ages of American animation and radio through to the 1980s.
Lunch Lunch (2012) Character: Himself
For the past 40 years, a group of comedy writers and directors has gathered every other Wednesday for lunch - and other nourishment. These are the fabled guys that made America funny.
Ed Wood: Look Back in Angora Ed Wood: Look Back in Angora (1994) Character: Narrator
A hysterical documentary which uses footage of Ed Wood's movie to tell the story of his life. It may not be a deep analysis, but shows distinctly how Ed's life strongly influenced his own films.
Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930 Forging the Frame: The Roots of Animation, 1921-1930 (2008) Character: Self
A documentary about the early days of animation.
The Wondrous World of Weird Animals The Wondrous World of Weird Animals (1993) Character: Self
This survey of Earth's oddest animals reveals an astonishing array of jaws, claws, scales, skin, fur and feathers.
Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me Aliens, Dragons, Monsters & Me (1983) Character: Narrator
Documentary about the life and work of Ray Harryhausen.
50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration 50 Years of Television: A Golden Celebration (1989) Character: Self - Announcer (voice)
A special highlighting fifty years in the history of television. Includes tributes to Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Walter Cronkite, Jackie Gleason, Bob Hope and Ed Sullivan. Clips of classic television moments are presented.
The Roots of Goofy The Roots of Goofy (1984) Character: Himself
In this historical look at Goofy's ancestors, we dig deeper and ungangle the roots of his family tree.
DTV: Monster Hits DTV: Monster Hits (1987) Character: Announcer (voice)
A Halloween special featuring appropriately-themed rock and roll songs set to scenes from the Disney library of classic animation.
Jane White Is Sick & Twisted Jane White Is Sick & Twisted (2002) Character: TV Announcer
For Jane White, life itself is a television program, and she dreams of becoming a star on the small screen. Convincing herself that Gerry King, a popular talk show host, is her birth father, she sets out on an adventurous road trip — aided by her equally looney boyfriend, Dick — to confront her "father" on the air, and, just maybe, make a splash on reality television.
The Making of the Tortoise & the Hare The Making of the Tortoise & the Hare (2005) Character: N/A
Behind the scenes documentary about the stop-motion animation that began production 50 years ago, abandoned, and then picked up by two animators who worked with Harryhausen to complete the film.
The Return of Dinosaurs The Return of Dinosaurs (1993) Character: Himself
Join in the fun as Gary, Eric, and a bunch of dino-crazed kids attend a museum sleepover called a "Dinosnore". It's a night filled with dino-fun, dino-info, but that's not all. From here you'll tour Canada's world class Museum of Paleontology, learn how fossil reconstructions are put together for display, explore the dinosaurs of Antarctica, and watch a bronze giant make its debut in New Mexico.
Defenders of Dynatron City Defenders of Dynatron City (1992) Character: Announcer (voice)
Made-for-TV special about a delivery man, his friends, and a talking ape mutating into quirky superheroes and fighting a mad scientist who wants to conquer their futuristic atomic city. Based on the eponymous NES video game.
Garfield and Friends: Dreams & Schemes Garfield and Friends: Dreams & Schemes (2007) Character: Voice 5 (voice)
After eating a pound of pasta, Garfield sometimes falls asleep and has some pretty wild dreams -- like the one where he's so huge he can climb tall buildings, or where Odie gets his own cartoon, leaving Garfield to just keep sleeping! And this kitty's not so cool he can't get a little scared, like when he, Jon and Odie discover that a closed-down haunted house is really open, or that leftovers occasionally ran rampant in the fridge. Garfield has a big imagination, too, as you'll see when he imagines himself as a fish or a werewolf, or even Jon for a day! There's much more to the fat cat's story, so grab some pasta, flop on the couch and tune in for some cat-toon fun with Garfield!
Legends of the Super Heroes Legends of the Super Heroes (1979) Character: Narrator
The adventures of many of DC Comics greatest superheroes and villains. In the first episode, "The Challenge," the superheroes must race against time to stop the diabolical super-villains' plot to destroy the world. In the second episode, "The Roast," the superheroes pay tribute to Batman and Robin in the form of a roast which even the villains attend.
National Lampoon's European Vacation National Lampoon's European Vacation (1985) Character: "Pig in a Poke" Announcer (uncredited)
The Griswolds win a vacation to Europe on a game show, and so pack their bags for the continent. They do their best to catch the flavor of Europe, but they just don't know how to be be good tourists. Besides, they have trouble taking holidays in countries where they CAN speak the language.
Muppets from Space Muppets from Space (1999) Character: UFO Mania Announcer (voice) (uncredited)
When Gonzo's breakfast cereal tells him that he's the descendant of aliens from another planet, his attempts at extraterrestrial communication get him kidnapped by a secret government agency, prompting the Muppets to spring into action to rescue their friend.
The Naked Witch The Naked Witch (1960) Character: Narrator (uncredited)
A student researching the German settlements of Central Texas unearths the grave of a reputed witch. The witch (who happens to be both beautiful and naked) rises from her grave and embarks on a campaign of seduction and murder against the descendants of her persecutors. It's up to the student to stop her bloody reign of terror-if he can resist the seductive powers of her evil beauty.
Mickey's 50 Mickey's 50 (1978) Character: Self
"Mickey's 50" is a 90-minute special that aired on The Wonderful World of Disney on November 19, 1978. The special was made to commemorate the 50th birthday of Mickey Mouse and highlights many moments in his career.
Loose Shoes Loose Shoes (1978) Character: Narrator (voice)
Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis Snatchers", Woody Allen (pre-Mia), movie trailer come-ons, Charlie Chaplin, war movies, Billy Jack. The source of the title is presented about an hour into the film.
Kill Crazy Kill Crazy (1990) Character: The Sheriff
Five Vietnam vets, on release from a mental hospital, think they're headed for a weekend camping trip. Instead they become target practice for an army of killers playing violent war games. It's a massacre until one of the vets becomes a machine of revenge.
I Know That Voice I Know That Voice (2014) Character: Self
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.
Comic Book: The Movie Comic Book: The Movie (2004) Character: Gary Owens
Hugh Hefner, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill and Kevin Smith journey into the world of comic book fandom! Documentary filmmaker Donald Swan heads to the world's largest comic book convention where he encounters a culture of craziness that he's totally unprepared for.
The Prisoner of Second Avenue The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) Character: Radio Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
Mel Edison has just lost his job after many years and now has to cope with being unemployed at middle age during an intense NYC heat wave.
The Muppets Go Hollywood The Muppets Go Hollywood (1979) Character: Self
Kermit the Frog throws a glamorous party at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub to celebrate the premiere of the Muppets' first feature film, The Muppet Movie. Hosts Dick van Dyke and Rita Moreno interview the wide array of celebrities and Muppets who attend the event. Gary Owens serves as off-camera announcer, and appears on-screen to introduce Miss Piggy.
Return from Witch Mountain Return from Witch Mountain (1978) Character: Newscaster (voice) (uncredited)
Tony and Tia are other-worldly twins endowed with telekinesis. When their Uncle Bene drops them off in Los Angeles for an earthbound vacation, a display of their supernatural skill catches the eye of the nefarious Dr. Gannon and his partner in crime, Letha, who see rich possibilities in harnessing the children's gifts. They kidnap Tony, and Tia gives chase only to find Gannon is using her brother's powers against her.
It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman! (1975) Character: Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
TV adaptation of the campy 1960s Broadway musical about the Man of Steel, his friends, his enemies, and his self-image problems.
How I Got Into College How I Got Into College (1989) Character: Sports Announcer
High school senior Marlon Bowne is smitten with overachieving classmate Jessica Kailo. But, if he wants to have a shot with her, he'll have to find a way to get into Ramsey College, Jessica's top choice of schools. It won't be easy, since the college is highly selective and Marlon's grades are hardly impressive. That means the lovelorn teen will have to find a way to score high on the SATs and win over the college admissions committee.
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs (1985) Character: Himself
Gary is turning into a dinosaur, and Eric must find the cure. This becomes a globetrotting journey into everything dino while searching for the magic waters needed to stop Gary's odd transformation. Will Eric be too late? Get ready to meet the Garysaurus!
The Dinosaur Shows w/ Gary Owens and Eric Boardman The Dinosaur Shows w/ Gary Owens and Eric Boardman (1985) Character: Self / Host
Gary Owens needs more dinosaurs and sends Eric Boardman on the ultimate dinosaur safari to find them. Join the hunt for a living dinosaur in the jungles of Africa, separate the facts from fiction in dinosaur movies, visit Dinosaur National Monuent and much more. There's no bone unturned in this award winning program
The Love Bug The Love Bug (1968) Character: Announcer
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
The Love Bug The Love Bug (1968) Character: Race Announcer
Down-on-his-luck race car driver Jim Douglas teams up with a little VW Bug that has a mind of its own, not realizing Herbie's worth until a sneaky rival plots to steal him.
Dr. Phibes Rises Again Dr. Phibes Rises Again (1972) Character: N/A
The eminent Dr. Phibes awakens from a decade of suspended animation and heads to Egypt with the corpse of his dead wife, which he intends to resurrect by murdering people in strange and heinous ways.
The Volcano Show The Volcano Show (1988) Character: Himself
A fascinating look at the spectacle of volcanic activity, and a chance to see Gary Owens and Eric Boardman together again after all these years.
Dinosaurs (KABC Special) Dinosaurs (KABC Special) (1984) Character: Self / Host
The first Dinosaurs show starring Eric Boardman and Gary Owens, which aired on ABC on 11/22/1984.
The Aristocrats The Aristocrats (2005) Character: Self
One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Out to Lunch Out to Lunch (1974) Character: Announcer
The Muppets of Sesame Street and the cast of The Electric Company take over the ABC Nightly News when the newsroom staff takes a lunch break.
The Story of The Tortoise & the Hare The Story of The Tortoise & the Hare (2002) Character: Narrator (voice)
The classic Ray Harryhausen tale that still proves "slow and steady" wins the race.
Sesame Street Pitch Reel Sesame Street Pitch Reel (1969) Character: (voice)
Rowlf the Dog presents the concept of the revolutionary educational children's show, Sesame Street (1969), to Kermit the Frog.
Son of Dinosaurs Son of Dinosaurs (1989) Character: Self
The mysterious Dr. Lizardi entrusts Gary and Eric with a dinosaur egg. Now, they must find out everything they can about dinosaurs before the egg hatches. This quest takes them everywhere from Knott's Berry Farm to a dig site deep in the Canandian Badlands...
Prehistoric World Prehistoric World (1989) Character: Himself
First Stop...the Tar Pits, as Gary and Eric investigate the incredible creatures that came after the dinosaurs, from giant ground sloths to savage saber-tooths. It's a trip back to the age of monstrous mammals in this wild and whimsical blast into tour prehistoric past.
Hysterical Hysterical (1982) Character: TV announcer
Frederic Lansing is a writer who hopes to find inspiration while vacationing in Hellview, Oregon; however, the lighthouse in which he's staying is haunted by the ghost of Venetia, who had killed herself 100 years ago and now wants to use Lansing as a vessel for her dead husband, Captain Howdy. When Howdy's ghost starts killing people, two bumbling scientists are brought in to investigate the history of the lighthouse and solve the case.
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka I'm Gonna Git You Sucka (1988) Character: Gary Owens
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.
Pigs Is Pigs Pigs Is Pigs (1954) Character: Narrator (voice)
Flannery, a railway agent does everything by the book. He gets into a scrape with a customer, McMorehouse, who wants to pay 44 cents freight for two guinea pigs which he considers pets. Flannery, however, considers them pigs (freight 48 cents), a decision he begins to regret when the animals begin to reproduce.



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