Voice Actor, Narrator. A native of New York, New York, he is best remembered for his role as the voice of ‘Bluto’ or ‘Brutus’ in the early “Popeye” cartoon shorts from 1944 to 1956, and the animated television series of the same name from 1956 to 1963. Beck also did the voice of ‘Perry White’ in several early episodes of the animated “Superman” films, radio, and television programs. He also narrated films, did many other cartoon voices, appeared in television soap operas including the role of ‘Willie Saffie’ on “The Edge Of Night” from 1968 to 1969, appeared on the radio program, “Philo Vance” from 1948 to 1950, and was the spokesperson for Little Cesar’s Pizza for over 20 years as the voice of Cesar Jr. Beck passed away in July 2004 at the age of 92. (bio by: K)