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Hans Conried was born on April 15, 1917 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States and was credited as a dub actor, film actor and television actor. Hans Conried died on January 5, 1982, aged 64. Education on record includes Columbia University. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
To me, Hans Conried is proof that a voice can outlast a face. Most people who grew up with Disney's Peter Pan can hear his oily Captain Hook before they can picture the man behind it, and that is a rare kind of immortality. What strikes me is the contrast: a Columbia-educated intellectual from Baltimore who chose to master cartoon villainy, lending it wit and theatrical relish rather than menace alone. From Snidely Whiplash to countless stage and screen roles, he was a craftsman who never needed top billing. I admire performers like him who shape our memories quietly and earn their Walk of Fame star on sheer skill.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hans Conried
- Name (Japanese)
- ハンス・コンリード
- Reading
- はんす・こんりーど
- Born
- April 15, 1917 – January 5, 1982
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aries / Snake
- Origin
- Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- Occupation
- dub actor / film actor / television actor / stage actor / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- Columbia University
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hans Conried born?
Born April 15, 1917.
When did Hans Conried die?
Died January 5, 1982, aged 64.
Where was Hans Conried from?
Hans Conried was from Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
What did Hans Conried do?
Hans Conried worked as dub actor, film actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor.
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