Lee Vines a Canadian-born American television announcer and actor complications from a fall and pneumonia he was , 92. He was best known to television audiences in the 1950s as the announcer on the What's My Line? game show.[1] However, he also appeared as the announcer for numerous other television shows including The Name's the Same, Password All-Stars and Hallmark Hall of Fame. His acting and voice-over roles included Hong Kong Phooey and The Mary Tyler Moore Show.(April 11, 1919 – July 9, 2011)
Vines was born on April 11, 1919, in Brantford, Ontario, Canada, but immigrated to the United States.[1] In 1943, he enlisted in the United States Army during World War II and served in the European Theater.[1]
Vines died from complications of pneumonia and a fall at a convalescent facility in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on July 9, 2011, at the age of 92.[1] He was survived by his wife, Catherine, his son Jim, his daughter Carol, and a granddaughter.[1]
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