Ed Ames

Ed Ames: Biography in Details

Who is Ed Ames?

Ed Ames is an American Actor and Singer. He is better known for his pop hits songs of the 1960s. Also, he is known for his role as Mingo in Daniel Boone.

What caused Ed Ames’s death?

Ed Amed was born on July 9, 1927, in Malden, Massachusetts, United States. Ames died at his Los Angeles home on May 21, 2023, at the age of 95. He is known as Ed Ames but his real name is Edmund Dantes Urick. Amed holds an American nationality and belongs of Jewish descent.

The Actor is the youngest son of Sarah (Zaslavakaya) and David Urick (Eurich). He has 8 siblings, 4 elder brothers, and 4 elder sisters. His brother’s names are Joe, Gene, and Vic, but his sister’s names are unknown.

Ed Ames grew up in a poor household. He was raised to enjoy classical music and operatic music.

Education

Ed Ames attended the Boston Latin School. Also, he was educated in Classical and Opers music, as well as literature. In 1975, he graduated from UCLA and received his degree in theater and cinema arts.

Ed Ames: Professional Life, Career

As a Singer

Ames started his career with his brothers at a younger age. They formed the Amory Brothers quartet where they were hired by bandleader Art Mooney. Where Playwright Abe Burrows suggest them to changed their group name from Amory Brothers to Ames Brothers.

Brother’s released their first hit in the 1950s titled ‘Rag Mop’ and ‘Sentimental Me’ from Coral Records. Likewise, they released many hit songs in the 1950s included ‘The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane’, ‘It Only Hurts for a Little While’,’ You, You, You’, and more from RCA Victor.

In 1965, Ed Ames’s released his first RCA Victor chart single, Try to Remember. Similarly, he gained popularity in 1967 with the song “My Cup Runneth Over”. The song was both pop and an adult contemporary radio hit. His version of “Do You Hear What I Hear” received its best-selling treatment from Bing Crosby in 1962.

As an Actor

Ed Ames’s first starring role was in “The Crucible”. Likewise, he played as chief Bromden opposite Kirk Douglas in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest.  He also appeared in television series like Daniel Boone, The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters.

Ame’s also appeared as guest-starred in Redigo, The Day of the Pawnees-part2. Furthermore, he played a Mexican bandit, ‘The Rifleman” in 1962. On April 27, 1965, Ame’s appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

How much does Ed Ames earn?

Ed Ames estimated net worth is around $2.6 million throughout his profession as an Actor, Musician, and Singer. Moreover, he was also involved in partial ownership of the Phoenix Suns.

Body Measurement: Height, Weight

Ed Ames is around 6 feet 3 inches tall approximately and his weight is unknown. He has grey hair color and his eye color is black. Moreover, there is no information available regarding her other body measurement.

Social Media

Ed Ames is not active on any kind of social media site including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more.

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