Edward K. Jewett (1904-1961), known as Ted Jewett, was an American
character actor. Jewett voiced characters, and served as an announcer
on NBC Radio, CBS Radio, and Mutual Broadcasting during the Golden Age
of Radio.Jewett was born in Yokohama, Japan in 1904. His father, John
H. Jewett, worked in the Oriental silk trade, and served as Denmark's
consul to Yokohama. Prince Valdemar, a friend of the Jewett family,
named him to that post. Jewett grew up speaking both Japanese and
Danish.In 1910, Jewett moved to Plainfield, New Jersey with his
parents. He attended local elementary and middle schools up until the
age of 14. Jewett graduated from the Morristown School (now
Morristown-Beard School) in Morristown, New Jersey in 1922. He then
earned his bachelor's degree at Princeton University in Princeton, New
Jersey.During his school years, Jewett showed an interest in both
elocution and public speaking. He aimed to work as an actor or
statesman. However, Jewett transitioned into the silk trade after
college. While working in the family business, he gained an interest
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