Dick Tufeld
Miscellaneous Crew

Dick Tufeld Net Worth

Dick Tufeld was a legendary figure in the world of Irwin Allen television. Born in Los Angeles in 1926, Tufeld was the voice behind the iconic opening lines of Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea, Lost in Space, and The Time Tunnel. His deep, energetic voice set the tone for the showmanship of Irwin Allen's work, and he was even asked to reprise his role as the robot in the 1998 Lost in Space movie. Tufeld was a beloved figure in the fan community, travelling around the world to meet fans and talk about the show. His voice and legacy will live on in the world of Irwin Allen television.
Dick Tufeld is a member of Miscellaneous Crew

Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day December 11, 1926
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 94 YEARS OLD
Died On January 22, 2012(2012-01-22) (aged 85)\nLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Capricorn
Cause of death Congestive heart failure
Resting place Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery
Alma mater Northwestern University
Occupation Voice actor
Years active 1945–2004
Spouse(s) Adrienne Tufeld (1948–2004, her death)

💰 Net worth

Dick Tufeld, a renowned figure in the entertainment industry, has amassed an estimated net worth ranging from $100,000 to $1 million as of 2024. Known for his diverse talents as a Miscellaneous Crew, Actor, and Soundtrack contributor, Tufeld has made significant contributions to the United States' film and television landscape. With his extensive career spanning several decades, he has undoubtedly earned a respectable fortune through his hard work and dedication to his craft.

Biography/Timeline

1945

Born in Los Angeles, California, to a Russian father and a Canadian mother, he spent his childhood in Pasadena, California. Tufeld attended the Northwestern University School of Communication, then known as the university's School of Speech. In 1945, he obtained a job as an Engineer at KLAC, a radio station in Los Angeles.

1948

He was married to Adrienne Tufeld (1948–2004, her death), and commissioned a home by Architect Gregory Ain in 1952.

1952

Tufeld's voice career began in radio. He was the announcer on ABC's The Amazing Mr. Malone in early 1950 (before the show moved to New York and NBC); then on Alan Reed's Falstaff's Fables, a five-minute ABC radio program that began in the fall of 1950. From October 25, 1952 to March 19, 1955, Tufeld was the announcer for the entire run of ABC Radio's Space Patrol.

1954

In 1954, he was cast in assorted roles in fifteen episodes of Gene Autry Productions's syndicated television series, Annie Oakley, which starred Gail Davis and Brad Johnson.

1955

Tufeld moved to television in 1955, working in ABC daytime programming and anchoring The Three Star Final, a 15-minute newscast on KABC-TV, Los Angeles. It debuted on October 3, 1955 at noon (replacing Wrangler Jim), then moved to 11 p.m. on April 2, 1956.

1957

Tufeld was often heard as the announcer on Disney television shows, including the 1957–1959 series Zorro starring Future Lost in Space lead Guy Williams. He had periods as the house announcer on two ABC variety series, The Hollywood Palace and The Julie Andrews Hour.

1998

Tufeld is perhaps best known as the voice of the Robot in the CBS television series Lost in Space, a role he reprised for the 1998 feature film. He also provided narrations for many other Irwin Allen productions, such as ABC's Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Time Tunnel, and did voice work for the 1978 animated television series Fantastic Four. He narrated several episodes of Thundarr the Barbarian (1980). He was the main title narrator on the 1979 DePatie-Freleng series, Spider-Woman, as well as the main title announcer on the 1981 Marvel Productions show Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends.

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