Background
Vandercook, John W. was born on April 22, 1902 in London, England. Son of John F. and Margaret (Womack) Vandercook.
Vandercook, John W. was born on April 22, 1902 in London, England. Son of John F. and Margaret (Womack) Vandercook.
Graduated from Saint Paul’s School, Garden City, New York, 1919. Student Yale 1 year.
Began as an actor, 1920-1921. On Columbus. Citizen, Washington News and Baltimore Post until 1923. Assistant editor Macfadden publications, 1923-1924.
Feature editor New York Graphic, 1924-1925.
Staff commentator North.B.C., 1940-1946, Liberty Broadcasting Company, 1951-1952, American Broadcasting Company, 1953-1961.
Member; Club: Players.
Married Margaret Metzger, November 1, 1923 (deceased). Married second, Jane Perry, June 20, 1938 (divorced). Children: John Christopher, Audrey Margaret.