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Bud Collyer

AKA Clayton Johnson Heermance, Jr.

Born: 18-Jun-1908
Birthplace: New York City
Died: 8-Sep-1969
Location of death: Greenwich, CT
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Putnam Cemetery, Greenwich, CT

Gender: Male
Religion: Presbyterian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Game Show Host

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: To Tell the Truth

Father: Clayton Johnson Heermance
Mother: Caroline Collyer
Sister: June Collyer (actress, b. 19-Aug-1906, d. 16-Mar-1968)
Brother: Richard V. Heermance
Wife: Heloise Law Green (m. 17-Apr-1936, div. 4-May-1951, one child)
Wife: Marion Shockley (actress, m. 14-Jun-1952, until his death, two daughters, one son)

    University: Williams College
    Law School: Fordham University Law School

    The Adventures of Superman Superman (radio, 1940-51)
    American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
    Hollywood Walk of Fame 6150 Hollywood Blvd. (radio)

    TELEVISION
    To Tell the Truth Host (1956-67)
    Beat the Clock Host (1950-61)

Author of books:
Thou Shalt Not Fear (1962)
With the Whole Heart (1966)


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