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Jack Carson (I) (1910–1963)
When Jack Carson arrived in Hollywood in 1937, he found work at RKO as an extra. His first major acting role came alongside Humphrey Bogart in the romantic comedy Stand-In (1937). After a few years, he developed into a popular character actor who would be seen in a large number of comedies, musicals and a few westerns. Not happy with the direction...
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Born:in Carman, Manitoba, CanadaDied:(age 52) in Encino, California, USA |
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Actor (131 credits)
Actor (131 credits)
1962
The Magical World of Disney
(TV Series)
Harold Sylvester
Harold Sylvester
- Sammy, the Way-Out Seal: Part 2
(1962)
... Harold Sylvester
- Sammy, the Way-Out Seal: Part 1
(1962)
... Harold Sylvester
1962
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Frankie Fane
Frankie Fane
- The Children of Alda Nuova
(1962)
... Frankie Fane
1954-1962
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Enoch McCabe / King / Maxie / ...
Enoch McCabe / King / Maxie / ...
- Far from the Shade Tree
(1962)
... Enoch McCabe
- The Big Splash
(1961)
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
(1957)
... King
- The Gambler
(1955)
... Maxie
- Man in the Corner
(1955)
... Joey Miller
1961
Bus Stop
(TV Series)
Constable Veal Gowdy
Constable Veal Gowdy
- The Man from Bootstrap
(1961)
... Constable Veal Gowdy
1959
Alcoa Theatre
(TV Series)
Augie Adams / Bert Kennedy
Augie Adams / Bert Kennedy
- How's Business?
(1959)
- Another Day, Another Dollar
(1959)
... Augie Adams
- High Class Type of Mongrel
(1959)
... Bert Kennedy
1957-1958
Playhouse 90
(TV Series)
Capt. Al Mannix / Patsy
Capt. Al Mannix / Patsy
- The Long March
(1958)
... Capt. Al Mannix
- Three Men on a Horse
(1957)
... Patsy
1955-1958
Studio 57
(TV Series)
Kendall Loring / Johnny Darke
Kendall Loring / Johnny Darke
- The Director
(1958)
... Kendall Loring
- Who's Been Sitting in My Chair?
(1955)
... Johnny Darke
1956-1958
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sid Devlin / Harry Mauldron / Danny Scott
Sid Devlin / Harry Mauldron / Danny Scott
- False Alarm
(1958)
... Sid Devlin
- The Trophy
(1956)
... Harry Mauldron
- The Press Agent
(1956)
... Danny Scott
1955-1957
Climax!
(TV Series)
Eugene Skinner / Art Shaddick
Eugene Skinner / Art Shaddick
- Tunnel of Fear
(1957)
... Eugene Skinner
- Portrait in Celluloid
(1955)
... Art Shaddick
1955
Damon Runyon Theater
(TV Series)
Byron 'The Brain' Harris
Byron 'The Brain' Harris
- Broadway Dateline
(1955)
... Byron 'The Brain' Harris
1955
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre
(TV Series)
Kendall Loring
Kendall Loring
- The Director
(1955)
... Kendall Loring
1953-1954
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Joe Bushwick
Joe Bushwick
- Here Comes Calvin
(1954)
- The Marriage Fix
(1953)
... Joe Bushwick
1951-1952
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
John Mulligan / Garrison
John Mulligan / Garrison
- For Goodness Sake
(1952)
... John Mulligan
- No Shoes
(1951)
... Garrison
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Soundtrack (18 credits)
Soundtrack (18 credits)
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Self (38 credits)
Self (38 credits)
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Archive footage (17 credits)
Archive footage (17 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
(1946-10-31) Radio Show: "Burns & Allen." Episode: "Jack Carson and George Have an Acting Job." See more »Height:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
I was the guy in the movie who never won the girl, but I never complained because I usually lost her to my buddy Dennis Morgan -- and he was from Milwaukee, too! See more »Trivia:
Younger brother of actor Robert Carson, the boys were born in Canada but raised in Milwaukee. His father, Edward L. Carson, was involved in insurance. See more »Trademark:
Tall, beefy character who specialized in friendly but frequently untrustworthy types See more »Nickname:
Jackaboy See more »Star Sign:
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