Messick was born on September 7, 1926, in Buffalo, New York, the son of Binford Earl Messick, a house painter, … See more

At first, Messick wanted to be a ventriloquist and even supported himself as one for a time in the late 1940s and early 1950s. At age 15, Messick performed in front of the program manager and chief announcer at radio station … See more

Messick married Helen McHugh on October 10, 1953, and they remained married until Messick's death on October 24, 1997. Together, they had one child. See more

Don Messick suffered a second stroke and died on October 24, 1997, in Salinas, California. He was 71 years old. See more