Wilbur Evans

Wilbur Whilt "Wib" Evans (August 5, 1905 – May 31, 1987) was an American actor and singer who performed on the radio, in opera, on Broadway in films and early live television. Born in Philadelphia, he rose to prominence after winning a national radio singing contest in the 1920s and went on to perform across the U.S. and Canada in concerts, operettas and oratorios. He gained acclaim for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan productions with Philadelphia's Savoy Company and later became a Broadway regular, starring in The Merry Widow, South Pacific and Man of La Mancha. Known for his operatic voice, Evans also toured internationally and continued performing into the 1960s. His personal life inclu…