Mason Adams

About Mason Adams

He began his career on radio in the 1940s, starring as the title character on the popular "Pepper Young's Family" from 1945-59. Adams has made the occasional film appearance, including "F/X" (1986) and more recently as a priest in Paul Schrader's "Touch" (1997). Also a prolific voice-over artist, he has helped sell a wide range of products, most notably Smucker's jams and jellies.

Partners

Wife

Margot Adams.

Education

The Neigborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, New York , New York

University of Wisconsin, Madison , Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin, Madison , Wisconsin

Career Milestones

TV acting debut on the CBS soap opera "Where the Heart Is"

Voiced numerous TV commercials including Smucker's jams and jellies

Won acclaim for regular role of Charlie Hume on the CBS drama series, "Lou Grant"; earned three Emmy nominations

1940

Stage debut in summer stock at the Hilltop Theater in Baltimore

1943

Debut on Broadway, "Get Away Old Man" at the Cort Theater

1946

Began career in radio; spent fourteen years in title role of "Pepper Young's Family"

1976

Acted in first feature, "God Told Me To"

1976

Did voice over for animated feature, "Raggedy Ann & Andy"