Michael St. Clair

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Michael St Clair, ventriloquist & impersonator 1949

Michael St. Clair (1922–2001) was an Australian actor and writer who worked in Hollywood.[1][2]

He served in the Australian Army during World War II, was a professional boxer, and worked as a ventriloquist in Australia. He appeared on various radio and television shows in Australia during the 1950s, such as Children's TV Club and the Captain Fortune Show. He moved to the United States in the late 1950s to work on the Playboy Club circuit.[3]

His acting career began in the 1960s. He appeared on television in episodes of shows such as The Rockford Files, 77 Sunset Strip, Mission: Impossible and Get Smart.[4] By 1974 he estimated he had appeared in over 40 movies and 100 television shows.[3]

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  1. ^ "Michael St. Clair (1922–2001)". Backstage. 28 November 2001.
  2. ^ Haynes, Karima A. (24 November 2001). "Obituaries; Michael St. Clair, 79; Character Actor in Films, TV". Los Angeles Times. p. B.19.
  3. ^ a b Nicklin, Lenore (4 October 1974). "You can't keep a good boxer down". Sydney Morning Herald. p. 7.
  4. ^ Michael St. Clair was a character actor, screenplay writer: [HOME Edition] The Associated Press. Daily Breeze 26 Nov 2001: A4.

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