Alexander Scourby
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alexander Scourby (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."
Known for
ActingBirthday
November 13, 1913Deathday
February 22, 1985Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
44Place of birth
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USAAlso known as
Alex ScourbyCast credits
Giant
Old PoloThe Devil at 4 O'Clock
The GovernorThe Big Heat
Mike LaganaAffair in Trinidad
Max FabianJesus
Luke (voice)Seven Thieves
Raymond Le MayThe Silver Chalice
LukeMan on a String
Colonel Vadja KubelovThe Glory Brigade
Lt. NiklasRansom!
Dr. Paul Y. GormanMe and the Colonel
Major Von BergenAtonement
Self - Narrator (voice)Uncommon Women and Others
Narrator (voice)The Executioner
Prof. ParkerThe Stuff
EvansThe Spirit of Christmas
Clement Moore / 'Nativity' Narrator (uncredited)The Big Fisherman
David Ben-ZadokSign of the Pagan
ChrysaphiusThe Shaggy Dog
Dr. Mikhail Andrassy