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Hank Simms

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Hank Simms
Born(1923-05-25)May 25, 1923
DiedAugust 7, 2013(2013-08-07) (aged 90)
Occupation(s)Voice actor, announcer
Years active1957–1982

Hank Simms (May 25, 1923 – August 7, 2013) was a voice actor and announcer, best known for narrating the opening credits of Quinn Martin TV shows, including The F.B.I., Barnaby Jones, Cannon and The Streets of San Francisco. He was also hired to imitate his distinctive announcing style in the opening credits for the satirical TV series Police Squad!.[1]

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  1. ^ "Hank Simms, Prolific TV Announcer". Television Academy.
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