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Gil Stratton Jr. (June 2, 1922 – October 11, 2008) was an actor and sportscaster who was born in Brooklyn, New York. He most recently resided in Toluca Lake, California, until his death from congestive heart failure.
Gil Stratton (1922-2008) was a versatile performer who appeared in films, TV shows, and radio programs. He was also a well-known sportscaster for the Los Angeles Rams and other horse racetracks, and an announcer for various TV series and movies.
Gil Stratton was a Broadway actor, radio performer, and sportscaster who appeared in films like Stalag 17 and The Wild One. He also owned a radio station in Hawaii and lived in Toluca Lake, California.
Learn about Gil Stratton's acting career at MGM and in radio and TV shows, from Girl Crazy to Stalag 17. See photos, posters and videos of his roles with Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, William Holden and more.
Oct 13, 2008 · Veteran U.S. actor and legendary sportscaster Gil Stratton, remembered for his signature line, "Hi folks, time to call 'em as I see 'em," and for roles in such movies as "Stalag 17" and...
Gil Stratton became so well known as the quintessential radio announcer that during the later years of his acting career he has often played himself onscreen or did stints as ‘announcer’ types or an emcee of some kind: Gil got to play himself as a play-by-play announcer in the Mae West movie, Sextette. Mae West movie, Sextette (1978)
Oct 13, 2008 · Renowned Los Angeles sportscaster Gil Stratton, who also appeared in 40 movies and was on the first hour-long television newscast, has died at age 86.
