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David Street

1917 – 1971

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Lived 1917 – 1971 (aged 53). David Street was an American actor, film actor and singer.

David Street (born Patrick Devlin; December 13, 1917 – September 3, 1971) was an American actor and singer in the 1940s and 1950s.

Early years Street was born Patrick Devlin in Los Angeles, California. While in high school, he formed a trio that sang in local theaters.

Radio Street was a singer on the network programs Meet Me at Parky's and The Sealtest Village Store.

In the 1940s, Street had two programs that were distributed via electrical transcription. The David Street Song Shop was produced by Louis G. Cowan, Inc., and David Street Sings was done by Sam Kerner Productions.

In 1948, he had a program, sponsored by Cardinet Candy, on a 21-station NBC West Coast network.

Bands Street played several instruments and worked with the orchestras of Hal Grayson, Al Lyons and Irving Aaronson in addition to having his own group. He also sang with Bob Crosby and Freddie Slack.

Street had his own programs on stations in New York and Cincinnati and twice on KLAC in Los Angeles. The Arthur Murray Party and Broadway Open House

Personal life Street married Mary Frances Wilhite in 1942. They had a son, David, and later divorced in Juarez, Mexico.

Street married actress Mary Beth Hughes April 28, 1948. They were divorced on January 23, 1956.

His marriage to actress Sharon Lee lasted only 26 days, from the December 14, 1957, wedding to the January 8, 1958, divorce.

Street's fifth wife was actress Debra Paget, whom he married January 14, 1958. His marriage with Paget was annulled April 10, 1958.

He married singer Elaine Perry in October 1958. They had a daughter in 1968.

Death Street's death came from cancer on September 3, 1971, at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California. He was 53 years old.

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Important facts

Family & relationships

Spouse
Debra Paget
Spouse
Lois Andrews
Spouse
Mary Beth Hughes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Street?

actor (1917-1971)

When was David Street born?

David Street was born on 13 December 1917 in Los Angeles.

When did David Street die?

David Street died on 3 September 1971 in Van Nuys, California.

What was David Street's occupation?

David Street was an actor, film actor and singer.

What nationality was David Street?

David Street was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Street

· Wikidata: Q26179532

· DBpedia: David Street

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