Dal McKennon
Actor

Dal McKennon Net Worth

Dal McKennon was an American actor, sound engineer, and miscellaneous crew member born on July 19, 1919 in La Grande, Oregon. He was best known for his roles in Lady and the Tramp (1955), Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971), and Gumby 1 (1995). He was married to Betty Warner and passed away on July 14, 2009 in Raymond, Washington.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Miscellaneous Crew
Birth Day July 19, 1919
Birth Place  La Grande, Oregon, United States
Age 101 YEARS OLD
Died On July 14, 2009(2009-07-14) (aged 89)\nRaymond, Washington
Birth Sign Leo
Other names Dal McKennon Charles Farrington
Occupation Actor, voice actor
Years active 1942–1995
Spouse(s) Betty Warner (m. 1942; his death 2009)
Children 8

💰 Net worth

Dal McKennon, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, is estimated to have a net worth ranging from $100K to $1M in the year 2024. Hailing from the United States, McKennon is widely recognized for his remarkable contributions as an actor, soundtrack performer, and miscellaneous crew member. Possessing immense talent and versatility, he has graced numerous productions throughout his career, leaving an indelible mark on the world of showbiz. With his extensive body of work and undeniable skills, it comes as no surprise that McKennon has achieved a significant net worth, reflecting his exceptional success within the industry.

Biography/Timeline

1950

Born in La Grande, Oregon, McKennon's best-known roles were that of Gumby for Art Clokey, and Archie Andrews for Filmation's Archie series, and the primary voice of Buzz Buzzard in the Woody Woodpecker cartoons. In the early 1950s, McKennon created and hosted his own daily kids TV wraparound show, Space Funnies/Capt. Jet, which was seen weekday mornings on KNXT (KCBS) TV Ch. 2 in Hollywood, California. Space Funnies was the first Los Angeles-based kids show to air reruns of The Little Rascals and Laurel & Hardy Film Comedies. He was also the primary voice actor for the 1960 cartoon series Q.T. Hush. McKennon was also the voice of Hardy Boys sidekick Chet Morton in the 1969 animated mystery series.

2009

McKennon married his childhood sweetheart, Betty Warner, in Portland, Oregon in 1942. The marriage lasted until he died of natural causes on July 14, 2009, five days before his 90th birthday, at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond, Washington. The couple had six daughters and two sons. They lived in California until 1968, when they moved to Cannon Beach, Oregon, from where Dallas commuted for acting and voiceover roles.

2015

McKennon was an avid Oregon Trail Historian. He worked at the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center giving instructional speeches and put together songs, stories and informational documents leading up the Oregon Trail's sesquicentennial (150th anniversary).

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