Skip to main content
Cast & Crew
Acting

Delos Jewkes

Born Oct 21, 1895 — Died Jul 17, 1984
From Orangeville, Utah, USA
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.

Also Known As
Jesse Delos Jewkes J. Delos Jewkes J.D. Jewkes

Photos

1photo
Delos Jewkes photo 1
Activity

Global Pulse

Live

Top Curators

No members found

Latest Reviews

View all

No reviews published