Alfred Drake

Alfred Drake

Alfred Drake (October 7, 1914 - July 25, 1992) was an American actor and singer. Born as Alfred Capurro in New York City, the son of parents emigrated from Recco, Genoa, Drake began his Broadway career while still a student at Brooklyn College. He is best known for his leading roles in the original Broadway productions of Oklahoma!; Kiss Me, Kate; Kismet; and for playing Marshall Blackstone in...

Known For

Trading Places

as President of Exchange

Hamlet

as Claudius

Cast Credits

Trading Places

as President of Exchange

Visit From a Dead Man

as Fred Carter

Hamlet

as Claudius

Kiss Me, Kate

as Frederick Graham / Petruchio

Naughty Marietta

as Capt. Dick Warrington

Tars and Spars

as Howard Young