Shepard Menken

Shepard Menken (November 2, 1921 – January 2, 1999) was an American film, television, voice, and radio character actor. Beginning his career at the age of 11, Menken appeared on children's radio programs before attending Columbia University and studying performing arts at the Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre and the Juilliard School of Music. He made his film debut in 1949 and went on to appear in 17 movies. Menken also had a successful career as a television actor, with appearances on popular shows such as I Love Lucy, I Spy, and The Wild Wild West. He was a sought-after voice talent, lending his voice to animated cartoons for Hanna-Barbera, UPA, and Marvel Productions, as well as advertising spots for StarKist Tuna and Mattel Toys. Menken voiced Clyde Crashcup in The Alvin Show and the character Tonto in the 1966-69 animated series.