Arthur "Art" Gilmore (born March 18, 1912) is a voice actor and announcer whose voice has been heard in radio and television programs, movies, trailers, advertising promotions and documentary films.
Announcer for many, many movie trailers from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Announcer for CBS Radio's "Dr. Christian" (1937, 1942-1954).
Announcer for the syndicated radio show "The Adventures of Frank Race" (1949-1952).
He was also the unseen announcer for Red Skelton on his television program and for the religious television program of Garner Ted Armstrong called "The World Tomorrow".
He is a graduate of Washington State University. An announcing award is given each year in his name. He is part of a long and proud history of WSU graduates that include Edward R. Murrow (I) and Keith Jackson (I).
Member of Theta Chi Fraternity (Alpha Omicron Chapter, Washington State University)
During May 2006, he was honored by film industry representatives and fans for his long career as a prolific voice talent.
Narrated the introduction to Ronald Reagan (I)'s 1964 TV speech "A time for choosing", aka "The Speech", in support of Republican nominee Barry Goldwater. This speech ultimately resulted in Reagan's own election to the Presidency in 1980.
