- Born
- Died
- Birth nameDemie James Sposa
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Dennis James was born on August 24, 1917 in Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Rocky III (1982), 77 Sunset Strip (1958) and Kraft Theatre (1947). He died on June 3, 1997 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
- Was known for the saying "Okay? Okay!"
- One of America's first television game show hosts and on-screen spokesman for cigarettes.
- Was a wrestling and boxing commentator during the early days of television.
- His trademark call of "Okay Mother" was later used as the title of a show he hosted.
- Up until 1976, Dennis James had appeared on television more times, and for a longer period, than any other person, male or female.
- Dennis James is acknowledged as being the first person to appear in a television commercial.
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