Charles Butterworth

Charles Edward Butterworth (July 26, 1896 – June 14, 1946) was an American actor specializing in comedic roles, often in musicals. His distinctive voice was the inspiration for the Cap'n Crunch commercials created by the Jay Ward studio: Voice actor Daws Butler based Cap'n Crunch on Butterworth's voice.

Birth and Death Data: Born July 26, 1896 (South Bend), Died June 14, 1946 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: speaker

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Brunswick LAT933 12-in. 2/2/1931 [No title shown] Charles Butterworth Radio transcription disc speaker  
Brunswick LAT1178 12-in. 6/8/1931 Vacuum Oil program 2DD, part 1 Charles Butterworth Radio transcription disc : Recitation speaker  
Brunswick LAT1179 12-in. 6/8/1931 Vacuum Oil program 2DD, part 2 Charles Butterworth Radio transcription disc : Recitation speaker  
Brunswick LAT1180 12-in. 6/8/1931 Vacuum Oil program 2DD, part 3 Charles Butterworth Radio transcription disc : Recitation speaker  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Butterworth, Charles," accessed November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/308175.

Butterworth, Charles. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/308175.

"Butterworth, Charles." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/308175

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