Fred Shields

Biography

In Kansas City, Shields owned a theatre group, The Playmakers, and performed in stage plays. He also worked as a newscaster for WDAF radio. In 1929, he announced the plane flight of Germany's Graf Zeppelin over the U.S. In 1930, he came to Hollywood, CA, with Ger, his wife, Karena, and daughter, Evelyn. He was employed as the Station Manager for KTM Los Angeles. In 1939, he was President of the American Federation of Radio Artists. From 1940 to he 1965, he was the announcer on the Alka Seltzer News, KHJ, Hollywood. He also played Mr. Archer on "Meet Corliss Archer" both on CBS radio and television (Meet Corliss Archer (1951)). - IMDb Mini Biography By: Evelyn Linda Shields Wheeler (daughter)

Known For

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The Three Caballeros

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Saludos Amigos

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Food Will Win the War

Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)

The New Spirit

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Au pays du scalp

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Walt Disney Treasures - The Complete Goofy

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Lake Titicaca

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Pedro

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El Gaucho Goofy

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Pluto and the Armadillo

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Voodoo

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The Spirit of '43

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The Flying Gauchito

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The Building of a Tire

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Victory Vehicles

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How to Play Baseball

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Contrary Condor

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How to Play Golf

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Tiger Trouble