Bret Morrison (1911 or 1912 -- 1974) was an actor best known as the voice of The Shadow, old-time radio's mysterious crusader for law and order. Morrison played the part longer than any other actor, spending 10 years in the role in two separate runs. He was also the final actor to play the part in the program's original radio run. For many, he was the definitive voice of The Shadow, though his delivery was much less sinister -- and some would say compelling -- than predecessor Orson Welles. 1911 (MCMXI) was a common year starting on Sunday (click on link for calendar). ... 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday in the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Tuesday in the 13-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... This article or section is missing references or citation of sources. ... Who knows what evil lurks?—The Shadow, as seen on the cover of the July 15, 1939 issue of The Shadow Magazine. ... Orson Welles in March 1937 George Orson Welles (May 6, 1915 – October 10, 1985) was a director of film and the theatre, as well as an actor, screenwriter, broadcaster and producer. ...