Alexander Scourby date of birth:
November 13, 1913
How old was Alexander Scourby when died?
71
Where was Alexander Scourby born?
Brooklyn, New York, USA
When did Alexander Scourby die?
February 22, 1985
Where did Alexander Scourby die?
Newtown, Connecticut, USA
How tall is Alexander Scourby?
5' 10½" (179 cm)
Alexander Scourby body shape:
Average
What color is Alexander Scourby's hair?
Salt and Pepper
What is Alexander Scourby's ethnicity?
White
What is Alexander Scourby nationality?
American
What is Alexander Scourby's occupation?
Actor
Alexander Scourby claim to fame:
Giant
Short Biography
Alexander Scourby (/ˈskɔːrbi/; November 13, 1913 – February 22, 1985) was an American film, television, and voice actor known for his deep and resonant voice. He is best known for his film role as the ruthless mob boss Mike Lagana in Fritz Lang's The Big Heat (1953), and is also particularly well-remembered in the English-speaking world for his landmark recordings of the entire King James Version audio Bible, which have been released in numerous editions. He later recorded the entire Revised Standard Version of the Bible. Scourby recorded 422 audiobooks for the blind which he considered his most important work. He has a reputation in the audiobook industry as being one of the greatest narrators: "He is heralded as having the greatest voice ever recorded."