Brace Beemer (December 9, 1902 - March 1, 1965) was an American radio actor and announcer at radio station WXYZ, Detroit, Michigan. Born in Mount Carmel, Illinois, Beemer was six foot, three inches tall and was an expert horse rider. He served as the deep-voiced announcer for The Lone Ranger soon after its first broadcast in 1933. Beemer also appeared as the Ranger in public appearances because station owner George W. Trendle felt that Earle Graser, the actor who played the part on the radio, did not look right for the part. The son of WXYZ staffer Erskine Campbell recalled: