Gary Owens

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Gary Owens
Gary Owens, 1982
Born
Gary Altman

(1934-05-10)May 10, 1934
DiedFebruary 12, 2015(2015-02-12) (aged 80)
OccupationVoice actor/Disc jockey
Years active1959–2014

Gary Owens (May 10, 1934 – February 12, 2015) was an American disc jockey and voice actor. He is known for his roles in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The Gong Show, Dynomutt, Dog Wonder, Midnight Cowboy, and in Roger Ramjet.

Owens was born in Mitchell, South Dakota.[1] Owens died February 12, 2015, from complications due to type 1 diabetes, a condition he had experienced since childhood.[2]

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  1. Gary Owens Biography (1934-)
  2. "Gary Owens, Announcer of 'Laugh-In' Fame, Dies at 80". Variety. February 13, 2015. Retrieved 13 February 2015.

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