Rudy Vallee
Acting
Born July 28, 1901 · Island Pond, Vermont, USA
Biography
Rudy Vallee started his career as a saxophone player and singer and later became a band leader. In the 1920s and early 30s he had a hit radio program, The Fleishmann's Yeast Hour (where he was hated by his cast and crew due to his explosive ego-driven personality). In the early 1930's he was ranked with the likes of Bing Crosby and the tragic Russ Columbo in the Hit Parade. A huge hit on radio in 1933 with his program, initially known as 'The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour,' Vallee was considered a slave driver by his staff. He was known to instigate fist fights with virtually anyone who got…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
Batman
Petticoat Junction
Night Gallery
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Here's Lucy
Kraft Television Theatre
The Name of the Game
Alias Smith and Jones
CHiPs
December Bride
Your Show of Shows
Ellery Queen
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Chicago Teddy Bears
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
Slashed Dreams
The Admiral Was a Lady
The Palm Beach Story
The Helen Morgan Story
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
The Night They Raided Minsky's
I Remember Mama
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Live a Little, Love a Little
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Unfaithfully Yours
People Are Funny
The Phynx
Things You Never See on the Screen
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
My Dear Secretary
Campus Sweethearts
Going Hollywood: The '30s