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Billie Mae Richards

Born

November 21, 1921 (Age: 88)

Place of Birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died

September 10, 2010

Known For

Acting

Also Known As

Billie Richards

Billy Richards

Biography

Billie Mae Richards (née Dinsmore, November 21, 1921 – September 10, 2010) was a Canadian actress, voice actress and singer who also appeared onstage and on television. She was the voice of Rankin/Bass' version of the Christmas character Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer from 1964 to 1979, and of the Kid in the radio series Jake and the Kid.

[biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]