Burl Ives, born on June 14, 1909 and passing away on April 14, 1995, was a multifaceted talent. He achieved acclaim as an actor, winning an Academy Award, and also distinguished himself as an author and a well-known folk music artist. His performance in The Big Country, directed by William Wyler, earned him the prestigious Academy Award, solidifying his place in cinematic history.
Furthermore, Ives lent his voice to various projects. In 1984, he served as the narrator for Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, a film directed by John Korty. Sadly, Ives' life concluded in 1995 due to complications from oral cancer.
Born Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives on June 14, 1909, he came into the world in Hunt City Township, Jasper County, Illinois. He was the youngest of six children, born to a father who worked as a tenant farmer.
Ives made a return from retirement in 1984 to narrate the Star Wars television film, Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure, helmed by John Korty. His narration at the beginning of the film elucidated the actions of a group of Ewoks who communicated solely in Ewokese. As the narration proceeded, it provided essential context to a storyline centered on a brother and sister endeavoring to rescue their parents from a giant monster.
On April 14, 1995, Ives passed away in Anacortes, Washington, succumbing to the effects of oral cancer.
- Caravan of Courage: An Ewok Adventure
- " Caravan of Courage: Star Wars on Television " — Star Wars Insider 32