Harve Presnell

Broadway and Film Baritone Actor-Singer

Harve Presnell was an American actor and singer with a rich baritone voice, best known for his work in musical theater. Born on September 14, 1933, in Modesto, California, he gained fame for his role as Leadville Johnny Brown in the 1960 Broadway musical "The Unsinkable Molly Brown," for which he won a Theatre World Award. His performance in the film adaptation earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Although primarily recognized for his stage and screen work, Presnell also had a career in music. He performed in operas and was featured on various musical recordings, though he is not specifically known for producing albums of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana / Cantiones Profanae." His career spanned several decades, and he enjoyed a resurgence in popularity with roles in films like "Fargo" (1996) and "Saving Private Ryan" (1998). Harve Presnell passed away on June 30, 2009.