Born Name:  Ralph Verrone

Born Date:  March 29, 1924

Born Place:  New York City

Died Date:  November 10, 1987

Died Place:  Los Angeles, California

Occupations:  Comedian, actor

Brief Biography:  Jackie Vernon was best known as the iconic voice of the title character in the 1969 Rankin/Bass holiday special Frosty the Snowman. Hailed by critics as the "King of Deadpan," Vernon built a successful stage career utilizing a slow, low-key, and self-deprecating comedic delivery.

Early Life and Military Service:
Education: Attended the City College of New York after graduating from high school.
Air Force: Served a stint in the United States Air Force before pursuing show business.

Comedy Career and Rise to Fame:
The Grind: Spent the 1950s bouncing across the country performing in small nightclubs, hotel lounges, and strip joints.
Discovery: Discovered in 1963 by TV host Steve Allen at a nightclub in Windsor, Ontario.
Television Success: Allen invited him to perform on Celebrity Talent Scouts, which instantly launched his career.
Signature Bits: Famous for his "vacation slideshow" routines, where he used a toy clicker to narrate imaginary, absurd slides.
Talk Show Regular: Became a staple on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and The Dean Martin Show.
Opening Act: Frequently selected as the opening stand-up act for legendary performer Judy Garland.

Voice Acting and Film:
Frosty the Snowman: Recorded his legendary voice work for the Rankin/Bass classic in just 90 minutes, initially believing it was a standard commercial. He reprised the voice in Frosty's Winter Wonderland (1976) and Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979).
Cult Movies: Starred in the dark comedy horror film Microwave Massacre (1979) and appeared in Amazon Women on the Moon (1987).