
Delos Jewkes
Actor
From New York Times Obituary, July 19, 1984: J. Delos Jewkes, a singer and actor who supplied the voice of God for Cecil B. De Mille's "Ten Commandments," died of a heart attack here Tuesday. He was 89 years old. Mr. Jewkes appeared in about 300 films, with Shirley Temple, John Wayne and others. He was featured in all of Jeanette MacDonald's and Nelson Eddy's films. He also appeared with Hoot Gibson and on the Orpheum-Keith Vaudeville Circuit. Mr. Jewkes started his singing career in 1925 with traveling opera and light opera companies. He sang in the bass section of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and with the Salt Lake Philharmonic Orchestra.
Born1895-10-21
Place of BirthOrangeville, Utah, USA
Known For

7.6
The Andy Griffith Show
ComedyFamily

7.0
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
FamilyAnimation

7.1
The Music Man
ComedyFamily

5.5
Naughty Marietta
MusicRomance

6.6
Santa's Workshop
AnimationComedy

6.0
Rio Rita
ComedyMusic

6.5
Du Barry Was a Lady
ComedyFantasy

6.6
Broadway Serenade
RomanceDrama

6.9
One Foot in Heaven
Drama

6.2
White Cargo
AdventureDrama

5.6
Lost in a Harem
Comedy

6.1
Father Noah's Ark
Animation

10.0
Girl on the Spot
CrimeDrama

6.3
Coney Island
ComedyMusic

6.0
Bitter Sweet
DramaMusic

6.5
King Neptune
Animation

7.3
Pop Goes the Easel
Comedy

7.8
Bottles
AnimationHorror

6.9
To Spring
AnimationFamily

6.6
Have You Got Any Castles
AnimationComedy

5.3
The Booze Hangs High
ComedyAnimation