Scott Beach (January 13, 1931 – February 13, 1996) was an Americanactor,writer andDJ, best known for his performance in the 1960s-themed 1973 filmAmerican Graffiti.

BornAlvin Scott Beach, he appeared in numerous motion pictures, most notably as a German scientist patterned afterWernher von Braun inThe Right Stuff. His deep voice was often heard in films. He once said that directorGeorge Lucas liked his voice and often used him in his films, beginning withTHX 1138.^[1] Beach also appeared as Mr. Gordon inAmerican Graffiti and provided an uncredited stormtrooper voice inStar Wars.

Beach was an early and beloved performer at the original Renaissance Pleasure Faires inAgoura andNovato, California, where for many years he portrayed the Lord Mayor of the Shire and was a mentor and an inspiration to many aspiring actors. Along with his acting career, Beach was a natural for radio and was on the staff ofKSFO inSan Francisco, California. During a radio broadcast on January 28, 1973, he reported that theAgreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Viet Nam had been signed on the previous day inParis, France. That agreement, also known as theParis Peace Accords, ended direct U.S. military involvement in theViet Nam War. Beach concluded his report about the peace agreement by stating,"I fear that the last U.S. soldier to die in Vietnam is still alive." He was correct; the last American death in Viet Nam was not until April 29, 1975 (seeMcMahon and Judge).^{[citation needed]} Beach also served as the original announcer onThe Newlywed Game after being beaten out for the hosting job byBob Eubanks;Johnny Jacobs eventually replaced Beach as announcer.

Beach twice served as the narrator in performances ofArthur Honegger'sKing David with theMasterworks Chorale ofSan Mateo, California. He also narrated other performances of the oratorio in both the original French and the English translation used by the Masterworks Chorale. He was the host of theSan Francisco Opera broadcasts overKKHI during the early 1970s.^[2] Beach also provided the voice of the comic strip catGarfield in the character's first television appearance in the 1980 anthology specialThe Fantastic Funnies; he was later replaced in that role byLorenzo Music.^{[citation needed]}

Beach was married to Neva Beach, together they had two children; Dylan and Sarah.^[3] They both voicedCharlie Brown andLucy Van Pelt (respectively) inIt's Arbor Day, Charlie Brown.

Beach died on February 13, 1996, at theCalifornia Pacific Medical Center at the age of 65.^{[3][4][5][6][7][8][9]}

• Scott Beach atIMDb
• Photographs of Scott Beach may be found atBroadcast Legends.

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