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- Birth nameBenjamin Franklin Grauer
- Ben Grauer was born on June 2, 1908 in Staten Island, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for The Town That Forgot God (1922), Does It Pay? (1923) and My Friend the Devil (1922). He was married to Melanie Kahane (deocorator). He died on May 31, 1977 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseMelanie Kahane (deocorator)(September 25, 1954 - May 31, 1977) (his death)
- Host of NBC Radio's "Sleep No More" (1956-1957).
- Announcer for many of legendary conductor Arturo Toscanini's radio concerts with the NBC Symphony Orchestra; he also served as the announcer for the original simulcasts (on live television and radio) of Toscanini's television concerts.
- Survived by his wife; a step-daughter, Joan Porter; two grandchildren, Joshua and Rachel; a sister, Zaza; and a brother, Alvin.
- Amassed over 5,000 rare books and first editions.
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