Alfred Drake
Acting
Biography
Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer. Born as Alfred Capurro in New York City, the son of parents emigrated from Recco, Genoa, Drake began his Broadway career while still a student at Brooklyn College. He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma!; Kiss Me, Kate; Kismet; and for playing Marshall Blackstone in the original production of Babes in Arms, (in which he sang the title song) and Hajj in Kismet, for which he received the Tony Award. He was also a prolific Shakespearean, notably starring as Benedick i…
Also known as
Alfred Capurro
Latest News
Known For
Tony Awards
1956 · TV
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948 · TV
The Steve Allen Show
1956 · TV
Trading Places
1983 · Movie
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956 · TV
The Bell Telephone Hour
1959 · TV
Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards
2005 · Movie
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951 · TV
Hamlet
1964 · Movie
Night of 100 Stars
1982 · Movie
The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
1985 · Movie
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990 · Movie