Harry Stockwell

Harry Bayless Stockwell (April 27, 1902 – July 19, 1984) was an American actor and singer.

Stockwell made his film debut in the 1935 musical comedy Here Comes the Band. He achieved wider recognition in 1937 when he provided the voice of the Prince in Walt Disney’s animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A noted Broadway performer, Stockwell succeeded Alfred Drake as Curly in Oklahoma! in 1943 and remained in the role until 1948. His final film appearance was in The Werewolf of Washington in 1973.

He was the father of actors Dean Stockwell and Guy Stockwell with his first wife, Elizabeth Veronica. In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette.

Biography Early life Stockwell was born on April 27, 1902, in Kansas City, Missouri.

Personal life Stockwell married Elizabeth Veronica in 1930; they had two sons, actors Dean Stockwell and Guy Stockwell. The couple divorced in 1947. In 1950, he married actress and performer Nina Olivette, with whom he remained until her death in 1971.

Death Stockwell died in New York City on July 19, 1984, aged 82. He was estranged from his two sons Dean and Guy at the time of his death. Filmography

Film

Stage/Broadway Credits Year Production Role Notes 1929 Broadway Nights Ensemble / Singer Broadway debut 1930 The New Yorkers Ensemble / Specialty Vocalist Music by Cole Porter 1933 As Thousands Cheer Various roles Revue; music by Irving Berlin 1934 Calling All Stars Performer Musical revue 1943–1945 Oklahoma! Curly McLain Took over the lead role; major stage success