Henry Calvin

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Henry Calvin (May 25, 1918 – October 6, 1975) was an American comic actor best known for his role as Sergeant Garcia on Walt Disney's live-action television series Zorro (1957–1959). Early life Born Wimberly Calvin Goodman in Dallas, Texas, he sang in the choir of his local Baptist church as a child; he was often the featured soloist. After graduating from public school he attended Southern Methodist University before pursuing a career as an actor and singer. Calvin hosted a 1950 NBC radio show and appeared on Broadway (most notably in Kismet as the Wazir of Police). In 1952, he portrayed Big Ben on the children's TV series Howdy Doody. and made his film debut in Crime Against Joe as Red Waller four years later. His character in Zorro, Sergeant Demetrio Lopez Garcia, was a comedic foil for Zorro and alter ego, Don Diego De La Vega (Guy Williams). Sometimes a friend (especially to Diego), sometimes a reluctant foe, Garcia is constantly outwitted by other characters, and is often his own worst enemy due to his weakness for food and drink. Sergeant Garcia was usually accompanied onscreen by Hazel "Gil" George's humorous musical theme. Calvin also sang the "Zorro" theme song that was heard over the opening credits. (Another version of the song, recorded by the female trio, The Chordettes, became a Top Ten hit.) Calvin's rich baritone voice also contributed to a number of musical interludes over the course of the series, singing everything from drinking songs to a serenade,

top songs

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Kismet: A Musical Arabian Night (Original Broadway Cast Recording)

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Kismet - A Musical Arabian Night

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Peter Pan

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Babes in Toyland (Original Film Soundtrack)

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Kismet

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Babes In Toyland

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Kismet (Original Broadway Cast)

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Kismet Original Film & Stage Soundtracks

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75 Years of Music & Memories 1

Zorro

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Disney's 75 Years Of Music And Memories

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Hits Of Broadway Volume 3