Harry Welch was born on November 27, 1893 in Annapolis, Maryland, USA. He was an actor, known for Rocket to Mars (1946). He died on August 16, 1973 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, USA.
From an ad announcing a performance: "Beloved by millions, Harry Foster "Popeye" Welch has appeared on radio, screen and television and has played theaters all over the world. His Popeye show is one of the funniest you've ever seen".
Walter Winchell called his act "The greatest one-man show on earth".
He performed a one-man Popeye show at theaters and events such as store promotions.