George Voorhis

George Bates Voorhis, Jr. (August 31, 1923 – July 7, 1989) was an American  performer, clown and magician.

Performance as Ronald McDonald
Voorhis was a professional clown, magician and was acting as "Ronald McDonald" in Southern California from the mid-1960s until the mid-1980s. He made several commercials and personal appearances at grand openings of new McDonald's stores and newly renovated stores in and around the Southern California area.