Burl Ives

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Burl Ives (1909-1995) was a noted American ballad singer, actor, and television personality. He is perhaps best known for his voicing of Sam the Snowman in the perennial Christmas favorite, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and his Oscar-winning role (Best Supporting Actor) in The Big Country.

To find out more, visit the Burl Ives web site at http://www.burlives.com.