Delos Jewkes

Biography

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.

Known For

Bedknobs and Broomsticks

as Old Home Guardsman (uncredited)

The Music Man

as Harley MacCauley

Santa's Workshop

as deep-voiced gnome (voice)

The Andy Griffith Show

as Glen Cripe

Father Noah's Ark

as Various (uncredited)

Have You Got Any Castles?

as Old King Cole

Naughty Marietta

as Barber (uncredited)

One Foot in Heaven

as Choir Member (uncredited)

Rio Rita

as Soloist in "The Ranger's Song" (uncredited)

Du Barry was a Lady

as Singer