'Brace Beemer' (December 9, 1903 - March 1, 1965) was an American radio actor and announcer at radio station WXYZ, Detroit, Michigan. He served as the announcer for The Lone Ranger from its first broadcast in 1933. Beemer took over as the voice of The Lone Ranger (alias John Reid), from 1941 to the end of the series in 1955. He also portrayed Sergeant Preston (of the Yukon) on Challenge of the Yukon. He was born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, and is buried in Troy, Michigan. Hit play to hear a radio tribute to the announcer/actor shortly after his death.
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