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John Wheeler

John Wheeler

John Wheeler, a bald-headed character actor of short stature, is most familiar from television, though he started his career in music. Born in Texas, he attended the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1952. After serving in the United States Army, he moved to New York City to pursue his master's degree. Possessed of a rich, powerful tenor voice, he sang with the City Center Opera in New York and also performed in Rodgers & Hammerstein's Carousel and Leonard Bernstein, Betty Comden, and Adolph Green's Wonderful Town at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, later repeating his role in the latter work in its television presentation that same year, which starred Rosalind Russell. On Broadway, he appeared in The Happiest Girl in the World, Kean, Cafe Crown, and I Had a Ball. He was also in the stage version of Sweet Charity, portraying Herman, the dance hall proprietor, a role that went to Stubby Kaye in the movie adaptation (Wheeler played a smaller role in the film and never had the chance to immortalize his voice on "I Love To Cry at Weddings"). Wheeler remained active into the 21st century, and is best known to television audiences for his work in episodes of such oft-rerun 1970s sitcoms as The Brady Bunch ("Dough Re Mi") and, most especially, The Odd Couple -- the latter series made use of Wheeler's vocal talents as well as his comedic acting ability as a bit player in a half dozen episodes, casting him as various characters (most often referred to as Fred Felscher) associated with Felix's opera club. He has also done numerous commercials. ~ Bruce Eder, All Movie Guide


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John Wheeler Trivia

When was John Wheeler born?
John Wheeler date of birth: June 20, 1930

Who did John Wheeler portray in Banzai Runner?
John Wheeler was Hawkins in Banzai Runner

What role did John Wheeler play in Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus?
John Wheeler played Santa in Single Santa Seeks Mrs. Claus

Who did John Wheeler portray in Apollo 13?
John Wheeler was Reporter in Apollo 13

Who did John Wheeler play in Rescue From Gilligan's Island?
John Wheeler was Studio Guard in Rescue From Gilligan's Island

Who did John Wheeler portray in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band?
John Wheeler was Mr. Fields in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

Who did John Wheeler portray in Sweet Charity?
John Wheeler was 'Rhythm of Life' dancer in Sweet Charity

Who did John Wheeler play in Support Your Local Gunfighter?
John Wheeler was Croupier in Support Your Local Gunfighter

Who did John Wheeler play in Mame?
John Wheeler was Judge Bregoff in Mame

What role did John Wheeler portray in Cold Steel?
John Wheeler played Mahoney in Cold Steel

Who did John Wheeler portray in Big Bad Mama?
John Wheeler was Lawyer in Big Bad Mama

Who did John Wheeler play in The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again?
John Wheeler was Conductor in The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again



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