George Winslow
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George "Foghorn" Winslow (May 3, 1946 – June 13, 2015), born George Karl Wentzlaff, was an American child actor of the 1950s known for his stentorian voice and deadpan demeanor. He appeared in several films, some opposite such stars as Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, Ginger Rogers, Dean Martin, and Jerry Lewis. In the late 1950s, he retired from acting.
Nicknamed "Foghorn" for his raspy voice as a slender child with dark blond hair and deep blue eyes, Wentzlaff, a Los Angeles native, broke into the entertainment business on Art Linkletter's family-oriented radio program, People are Funny. Asked his name by Linkletter, the youngster said: "George Wentzlaff, but I'd rather be Casey Jones", with a delivery that cracked up Linkletter and the audience.
Cary Grant, who heard the show and was impressed with Wentzlaff's unusual voice and comedy instincts, introduced him to director Norman Taurog, leading to his roles in Grant's films, Room for One More (1952) and Monkey Business (also 1952), which co-stars Ginger Rogers and Marilyn Monroe, making her first movie appearance with platinum-blond hair. Next up was Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953), in which Wentzlaff — playing Henry Spofford III, Monroe's young admirer — stole scenes from the actress, including his line about her possessing a "certain animal magnetism". In the comedy Mister Scoutmaster (1953), he traded barbs with Clifton Webb, and he had a small role in the musical comedy Artists and Models (1955), with Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Dorothy Malone and newcomer Shirley MacLaine in what Aurora called Wentzlaff's "last 'good' movie.".
By the age of 12, Winslow retired from the screen.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7008 |
| Birthday | 1946-05-03 |
| Place of Birth | Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Also Known As | George Karl Wentzlaff, George "Foghorn" Winslow, |
1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
7.319/1109
Lorelei Lee is a beautiful showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond, much to the disapproval of Gus' rich father, Esmond Sr., who thin...
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Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1952
Monkey Business
6.68/303
Research chemist Barnaby Fulton works on a fountain of youth pill for a chemical company. One of the labs chimps gets loose in the laboratory and mixe...
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Monkey Business
1955
Artists and Models
6.6/143
A struggling painter begins taking inspiration from the dreams of his friend and roommate, a comic book fan who narrates an adventure story while he s...
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Artists and Models
1953
Mister Scoutmaster
7.056/9
Snobby TV star, Robert Jordan, worries that he is out of touch with the younger generation and that's why his TV show is failing. He becomes a Boy Sco...
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Mister Scoutmaster
1954
The Rocket Man
6.45/10
After procuring a special ray gun, a precocious orphan helps his community by exposing the shady doings of local government, and plays a part in a cut...
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The Rocket Man
1958
Summer Love
5.5/4
A neighborhood rock band gets a job playing at a summer camp.
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Summer Love
1958
Wild Heritage
6/3
Travails of a family heading West in a covered wagon.
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Wild Heritage
1957
An Affair to Remember
7.375/526
A couple falls in love and agrees to meet in six months at the Empire State Building - but will it happen?
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An Affair to Remember
1952
Room for One More
6.557/53
Anne and "Poppy" Rose have three quirky kids. Anne has a generous heart and the belief in the innocence of children. To the unhappy surprise of her hu...
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Room for One More
1952
My Pal Gus
7.5/4
A single father falls in love with his son's schoolteacher.
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My Pal Gus
1956
Rock, Pretty Baby
6/4
A high school rock group enters a band contest.
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