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Ken Nordine (April 13, 1920 – February 16, 2019) was an American voice-over and recording artist, best known for his series of word jazz albums. | Ken Nordine (April 13, 1920 – February 16, 2019) was an American voice-over and recording artist, best known for his series of word jazz albums. | ||
== Films and television == | |||
Nordine appeared as the narrator, credited as "The Stranger", in [[Philip Kaufman]]'s 1967 underground comedy ''Fearless Frank''. | |||
Nordine narrated several films for classroom use, made by Coronet Instructional Films in the 1950s. In at least one, ''Developing Your Character'', he appears on screen. | |||
On television, Nordine did a series of readings on a show titled ''Faces in the Window'' on WNBQ, and Fred Astaire danced to Nordine's "My Baby" on a TV special. Nordine's past radio series were ''Now Nordine'' and ''Word Jazz''. He also provided the opening narration for the music video of "Can You Feel It" by the The Jackson 5. | |||
Nordine worked with author Maurice Sendak on ''Sesame Street'', providing the narration for the animated segments "Bumble Ardy" and "Seven Monsters". | |||
Nordine provided the voiceover for NewTek's Video Toaster demo reels, such as the 1991 "Revolution". | |||
== See Also == | |||
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Nordine | |||
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Narrator and voice actor
Ken Nordine (April 13, 1920 – February 16, 2019) was an American voice-over and recording artist, best known for his series of word jazz albums.
Films and television
Nordine appeared as the narrator, credited as "The Stranger", in Philip Kaufman's 1967 underground comedy Fearless Frank.
Nordine narrated several films for classroom use, made by Coronet Instructional Films in the 1950s. In at least one, Developing Your Character, he appears on screen.
On television, Nordine did a series of readings on a show titled Faces in the Window on WNBQ, and Fred Astaire danced to Nordine's "My Baby" on a TV special. Nordine's past radio series were Now Nordine and Word Jazz. He also provided the opening narration for the music video of "Can You Feel It" by the The Jackson 5.
Nordine worked with author Maurice Sendak on Sesame Street, providing the narration for the animated segments "Bumble Ardy" and "Seven Monsters".
Nordine provided the voiceover for NewTek's Video Toaster demo reels, such as the 1991 "Revolution".