Background
Kebbe, Charles Maynard was born on July 15, 1913 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Arthur Lyman and Beatrice LeGrave (Adams) Kebbe.
Kebbe, Charles Maynard was born on July 15, 1913 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Arthur Lyman and Beatrice LeGrave (Adams) Kebbe.
Student, Lafayette College, 1930-1932; student, Yale University, 1932-1934.
Actor, Peterson Prodns., New York City, 1934;
radio producer, Platt-Forbes Advertising, New York City
acting teacher, writer, Ned Wayburn School, New York City, 1937-1938;
writer, producer, announcer, Earl Newsom Public Relations, New York City, 1938-1942;
writer, producer, Denson-Fry Public Relations, New York City, 1946-1947;
with radio/television department, NBC, New York City, 1947-1951;
television producer, Lilli Palmer Show, New York City, 1950-1951;
television producer, Sarah Churchill, New York City, 1952-1953;
casting director, Ted Bates & Company. New York City, 1954-1960. Owner, acting coach Charles Kebbe television Workshop, New York City, 1960-1985.
Freelance casting director Benton & Bowles Advertising, New York City, 1964-1970. Instructor voice City College of New York, 1977-1978. Instructor television production/acting Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York,1971-1976.
Created Harper's Bazaar Success Formula For Beautiful Speaking Voice on Columbia Broadcasting System Records, 1965. Author: Profitable Public Speaking, 1983.
Served with Office of Strategic Services, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Federation of television and Radio Artists, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity.
Married Sally Gracie, 1959. Children: Nicola, Johnathan, Timothy.