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Billie Mae Richards dies at 88; Canadian actress best known as voice of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Her trademark — being able to speak like a boy — was well-established when she took the part of Rudolph in the animated production. She was credited as 'Billy Richards,' further obscuring her gender.Billie Mae Richards, a Canadian actress best known for voicing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer in the enduring animated 1964 television special, has died. She was 88.

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07:00 on September 14 2010

Billie Mae Richards dies at 88; Canadian actress best known as voice of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Her trademark — being able to speak like a boy — was well-established when she took the part of Rudolph in the animated production. She was credited as 'Billy Richard... more info

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16:52 on September 15 2010

Billie Mae Richards, Voice Of “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Dies

Pop Crunch — Flags are flying half-staff all over the North Pole as we receive the news that the woman who gave a voice to Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has died, after suffering a s... more info

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