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Phil Regan (actor)

January 01, 1970

Philip Joseph Christopher Aloysius Regan (May 28, 1906 – February 11, 1996) was an American actor and singer who later served time for bribery in a real estate scandal.

Phil Regan
Regan in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937)
Born
Philip Joseph Christopher Aloysius Regan

(1906-05-28)May 28, 1906
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 1996(1996-02-11) (aged 89)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Resting placeSanta Barbara's Calvary Cemetery
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
Years active1933–1951
Spouse
Josephine Dwyer
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(m. 1924; died 1994)​
Children4

Early years edit

Born in Brooklyn on May 28, 1908,[1] Regan was the oldest of five children of an Irish immigrant couple who lived in Brooklyn, New York.[2] When he was 13 years old, Regan "had to quit school and drive a team of horses in Brooklyn."[3] Before venturing into a career in entertainment, he went on to work as a boatman, a court clerk, a clerk for an oil company, and a policeman.[4]

Career edit

Regan worked as a detective on the NYPD, before his singing was overheard by a radio producer at a party. He was signed by CBS radio "as a result of his singing -- gratis -- at a charity benefit."[4] He became known as "The Romantic Singer of Romantic Songs" when he performed with Guy Lombardo and his orchestra on the Burns and Allen radio program.[3] This earned him the nickname "The Singing Cop". Regan went on to headline musical comedies at both Republic and Monogram studios.

His film debut was in The Key.[4]

William Gilmore, in a review of the film Laughing Irish Eyes in the Brooklyn Eagle, described Regan as having "astonishing good looks and an extraordinarily pleasing tenor voice."[5] He performed the National Anthem at the 1949 inauguration of President Harry S Truman.

In 1951, he was the host of "The Phil Regan Armed Forces Show" on the radio. He left show business in the early 1950's for a new career in public relations, drawing on his contacts.[6]

Bribery conviction edit

In 1972, he became involved with a developer named Halimi, who had created successful developments at Lake Tahoe and elsewhere. Halimi had purchased the option to develop a large coastal property on More Mesa in Santa Barbara, California, which required a permit from Santa Barbara County. He was aware that three of the five supervisors were in favor, but he wanted to find a fourth vote for Halimi to avoid an appeal. He approached Frank Frost in December 1972. Frost had just been elected to the Board of Supervisors and would take office in January. Frost perceived that an attempt at bribery was being arranged and reported his suspicions to the county district attorney and sheriff. A "sting" was planned and Regan passed $1000 to a friend of Frost's who posed as a go-between.[citation needed]

Testimony at Regan's trial established that he had promised an additional $5000 for Frost's vote. Regan was arrested, convicted, and sentenced to two years in prison. He was released after one year. Upon his release, Regan returned to Santa Barbara.[citation needed]

Personal life edit

Regan and his wife, Josephine Dwyer Regan, had four children.[4]

He supported Adlai Stevenson's Democratic campaign during the 1952 presidential election.[7]

Regan died on 11 February 1996, aged 89, and is interred in Santa Barbara's Calvary Cemetery.[8]

Partial filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ Revell, Nellie (March 1933). "Typeline Portraits" (PDF). Radio Digest. p. 28. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  2. ^ Heimer, Mel (August 10, 1951). "My New York". The Logan Daily News. Ohio, Logan. p. 7. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b Harrison, Paul (November 15, 1937). "Sleuth Who Found Film Fame Is Handcuffing His Fortune". Reading Times. Pennsylvania, Reading. Newspaper Enterprise Association. p. 9. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b c d "Phil Regan Dodges Hollywood's Pomp". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. New York, Brooklyn. January 23, 1938. p. 34. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "At the Roxy". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. New York, Brooklyn. April 6, 1936. p. 12. Retrieved July 2, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.  
  6. ^ Hellwarth, Ben; Newspapers, New York Times Regional (February 14, 1996). "Phil Regan, 89, Entertainer Known as 'The Singing Cop'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  7. ^ Motion Picture and Television Magazine, November 1952, p. 33, Ideal Publishers
  8. ^ Resting Places

External links edit

 
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Philip Joseph Christopher Aloysius Regan May 28 1906 February 11 1996 was an American actor and singer who later served time for bribery in a real estate scandal Phil ReganRegan in Manhattan Merry Go Round 1937 BornPhilip Joseph Christopher Aloysius Regan 1906 05 28 May 28 1906Brooklyn New York U S DiedFebruary 11 1996 1996 02 11 aged 89 Santa Barbara California U S Resting placeSanta Barbara s Calvary CemeteryOccupationsActorsingerYears active1933 1951SpouseJosephine Dwyer m 1924 died 1994 wbr Children4 Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 3 Bribery conviction 4 Personal life 5 Partial filmography 6 References 7 External linksEarly years editBorn in Brooklyn on May 28 1908 1 Regan was the oldest of five children of an Irish immigrant couple who lived in Brooklyn New York 2 When he was 13 years old Regan had to quit school and drive a team of horses in Brooklyn 3 Before venturing into a career in entertainment he went on to work as a boatman a court clerk a clerk for an oil company and a policeman 4 Career editRegan worked as a detective on the NYPD before his singing was overheard by a radio producer at a party He was signed by CBS radio as a result of his singing gratis at a charity benefit 4 He became known as The Romantic Singer of Romantic Songs when he performed with Guy Lombardo and his orchestra on the Burns and Allen radio program 3 This earned him the nickname The Singing Cop Regan went on to headline musical comedies at both Republic and Monogram studios His film debut was in The Key 4 William Gilmore in a review of the film Laughing Irish Eyes in the Brooklyn Eagle described Regan as having astonishing good looks and an extraordinarily pleasing tenor voice 5 He performed the National Anthem at the 1949 inauguration of President Harry S Truman In 1951 he was the host of The Phil Regan Armed Forces Show on the radio He left show business in the early 1950 s for a new career in public relations drawing on his contacts 6 Bribery conviction editIn 1972 he became involved with a developer named Halimi who had created successful developments at Lake Tahoe and elsewhere Halimi had purchased the option to develop a large coastal property on More Mesa in Santa Barbara California which required a permit from Santa Barbara County He was aware that three of the five supervisors were in favor but he wanted to find a fourth vote for Halimi to avoid an appeal He approached Frank Frost in December 1972 Frost had just been elected to the Board of Supervisors and would take office in January Frost perceived that an attempt at bribery was being arranged and reported his suspicions to the county district attorney and sheriff A sting was planned and Regan passed 1000 to a friend of Frost s who posed as a go between citation needed Testimony at Regan s trial established that he had promised an additional 5000 for Frost s vote Regan was arrested convicted and sentenced to two years in prison He was released after one year Upon his release Regan returned to Santa Barbara citation needed Personal life editRegan and his wife Josephine Dwyer Regan had four children 4 He supported Adlai Stevenson s Democratic campaign during the 1952 presidential election 7 Regan died on 11 February 1996 aged 89 and is interred in Santa Barbara s Calvary Cemetery 8 Partial filmography editAll at Sea 1933 Student Tour 1934 Sweet Adeline 1934 We re in the Money 1935 Laughing Irish Eyes 1936 Happy Go Lucky 1936 The Hit Parade 1937 Manhattan Merry Go Round 1937 Outside of Paradise 1938 She Married a Cop 1939 Flight at Midnight 1939 Las Vegas Nights 1941 Sweet Rosie O Grady 1943 Sunbonnet Sue 1945 Swing Parade of 1946 1946 Three Little Words 1950 References edit Revell Nellie March 1933 Typeline Portraits PDF Radio Digest p 28 Retrieved June 19 2022 Heimer Mel August 10 1951 My New York The Logan Daily News Ohio Logan p 7 Retrieved July 2 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b Harrison Paul November 15 1937 Sleuth Who Found Film Fame Is Handcuffing His Fortune Reading Times Pennsylvania Reading Newspaper Enterprise Association p 9 Retrieved July 2 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp a b c d Phil Regan Dodges Hollywood s Pomp The Brooklyn Daily Eagle New York Brooklyn January 23 1938 p 34 Retrieved July 2 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp At the Roxy The Brooklyn Daily Eagle New York Brooklyn April 6 1936 p 12 Retrieved July 2 2016 via Newspapers com nbsp Hellwarth Ben Newspapers New York Times Regional February 14 1996 Phil Regan 89 Entertainer Known as The Singing Cop The New York Times ISSN 0362 4331 Retrieved February 2 2023 Motion Picture and Television Magazine November 1952 p 33 Ideal Publishers Resting PlacesExternal links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Phil Regan actor Phil Regan at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Phil Regan actor amp oldid 1189321562, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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