Film · Television · 1908–1993
Don Ameche — Age & Birthday
Born: 31 May 1908 · Died: 6 December 1993 · Age at death: 85
How old was Don Ameche when he died?
Don Ameche died aged 85. He was born on 31 May 1908 and died on 6 December 1993.
Oscar-winning American actor known for the film Cocoon
Did you know?In the mid-twentieth century, his name became a common slang term for a telephone in many parts of the United States.
Don Ameche (born Dominic Felix Amici; May 31, 1908 – December 6, 1993) was an American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. After playing in college shows, repertory theatre, and vaudeville, he became a major radio star in the early 1930s, which led to the offer of a movie contract from 20th Century Fox in 1935.
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- Age at death
- 85
- Would be
- 118
- Years since death
- 32
- Born
- May 31, 1908 · Kenosha, United States
- Died
- December 6, 1993
- Cause of death
- Prostate cancer
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Film, Television
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- Born on May 31Born on May 31 too? You share your birthday with Don Ameche, Genghis Khan, Walt Whitman and 23 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
- Died on December 6Don Ameche is remembered every December 6, along with 17 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Don Ameche was bornA newspaper front page for 31 May 1908, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayDon Ameche would be 118 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDon Ameche's 119th birthday is in 217 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!119th
- Death anniversaryThe 33rd anniversary of Don Ameche's death is in 41 days. A moment to remember their legacy.33rd
- Gemini zodiac signGemini people are known for being curious, adaptable and witty. Are you a Gemini like Don Ameche? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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