He became so popular on 1940s radio that one poll cited him as one of
the three most famous voices in America, along with Franklin D. Roosevelt and
Bing Crosby.
Began working in radio when just in his teens.
Portrayed by actor Michael Brandon in "Me and Orson Welles" (2009).
Elected to the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995.
Educated at Northwestern University, Chicago Art Institute, Columbia University, and UCLA.
Charter member of the American Federation of Television and Radio
Artists (AFTRA).
He and his second wife, Alice, hosted a breakfast radio talk-show
entitled "The Tremaynes.".
His so-called "flurry of unworthy" films were cult films that have a tremendous following, and are actually what Les is known for other than dated radio programs.