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Jack Griffin(1928-1988)

  • Actor
  • Camera and Electrical Department
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Jack Griffin in Midnight Madness (1980)
Jack Griffin was born John Joseph Griffin in Jersey City NJ August 25, 1928, he started his acting career in 1968 after meeting Jackie Coogan, who suggested that Jack was a natural. He first co-stared in the long running play The Odd Couple, along with Hal March and Jackie Coogan, Jack played Murry the cop.

He had a long career in the business spanning 3 decades, playing along side many notable actors and stars over the years.

He was a devoted family man, an ordained pastor and a long time friend of Bill W. Helping many people through the years by sharing his experiance, strength and hope.

Jack went to be with the lord on December 15, 1998 after losing a short battle to lung cancer.

Jack's grandson Daniel O'keefe was born that same year and has followed in his grandpa's foot steps as an actor.
BornAugust 25, 1928
DiedDecember 15, 1988(60)
BornAugust 25, 1928
DiedDecember 15, 1988(60)
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Jack Griffin, Robyn Petty, Maggie Roswell, Betsy Lynn Thompson, and Carol Gwynn Thompson in Midnight Madness (1980)
Jack Griffin, Maggie Roswell, Betsy Lynn Thompson, and Carol Gwynn Thompson in Midnight Madness (1980)

Known for

Gable and Lombard (1976)
Gable and Lombard
5.1
  • Gate Guard
  • 1976
Michael J. Fox, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Curt Ayers, Dirk Blocker, Debra Clinger, David Damas, Eddie Deezen, Brian Frishman, Stephen Furst, Michael Gitomer, Trevor Henley, Marvin Katzoff, Joel Kenney, Keny Long, Sal Lopez, David Naughton, Robyn Petty, Maggie Roswell, Christopher Sands, Andy Tennant, Betsy Lynn Thompson, Carol Gwynn Thompson, and Brad Wilkin in Midnight Madness (1980)
Midnight Madness
6.3
  • Tow Truck Driver
  • 1980
Mike Connors in Mannix (1967)
Mannix
7.4
TV Series
  • First zoo attendant
The Unholy Rollers (1972)
The Unholy Rollers
5.4
  • Poker Player
  • 1972

Credits

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Actor

  • Lucky Ed's Tabloid News
    • Al the Meat Manager
    • TV Movie
    • 1992
  • Randy Josselyn, David Kaufman, Carol Mansell, Kyle Richards, and Dick Sargent in Down to Earth (1984)
    Down to Earth
    • Delivery Man
    • TV Series
    • 1984
  • Tim Matheson and Catherine Hicks in Tucker's Witch (1982)
    Tucker's Witch
    • Security Guard
    • Tom
    • TV Series
    • 1982–1983
  • Jack Blessing and Darren McGavin in Small & Frye (1983)
    Small & Frye
    • Cook
    • TV Series
    • 1983
  • Willie Aames, Betty Buckley, Grant Goodeve, Dianne Kay, Connie Needham, Lani O'Grady, Adam Rich, Susan Richardson, Dick Van Patten, and Laurie Walters in Eight Is Enough (1977)
    Eight Is Enough
    • Teamster
    • TV Series
    • 1981
  • Goldie Hawn in Private Benjamin (1980)
    Private Benjamin
    • Drill Sgt (uncredited)
    • 1980
  • The Contender (1980)
    The Contender
    • TV Mini Series
    • 1980
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    • Trucker
    • TV Series
    • 1980
  • Michael J. Fox, Patricia Alice Albrecht, Curt Ayers, Dirk Blocker, Debra Clinger, David Damas, Eddie Deezen, Brian Frishman, Stephen Furst, Michael Gitomer, Trevor Henley, Marvin Katzoff, Joel Kenney, Keny Long, Sal Lopez, David Naughton, Robyn Petty, Maggie Roswell, Christopher Sands, Andy Tennant, Betsy Lynn Thompson, Carol Gwynn Thompson, and Brad Wilkin in Midnight Madness (1980)
    Midnight Madness
    • Tow Truck Driver
    • 1980
  • Mind Over Murder (1979)
    Mind Over Murder
    • Cameraman
    • TV Movie
    • 1979
  • Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal in The Main Event (1979)
    The Main Event
    • Boxing Coach (uncredited)
    • 1979
  • Cloris Leachman, Susan Clark, Barbara Harris, Patsy Kelly, and Karen Valentine in The North Avenue Irregulars (1979)
    The North Avenue Irregulars
    • Traffic Cop
    • 1979
  • Walter Matthau and Glenda Jackson in House Calls (1978)
    House Calls
    • Bunny suited actor
    • 1978
  • Carroll O'Connor in The Last Hurrah (1977)
    The Last Hurrah
    • Walsh
    • TV Movie
    • 1977
  • Robert Forster, David Birney, and Richard E. Kalk in Police Story (1973)
    Police Story
    • Mr. Mayhew
    • Brewery Worker
    • TV Series
    • 1974–1977

Camera and Electrical Department

  • David Niven and Cantinflas in Around the World in 80 Days (1956)
    Around the World in 80 Days
    • electrician (uncredited)
    • 1956

Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
  • Born
    • August 25, 1928
    • Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
  • Died
    • December 15, 1988
    • Georgia, USA
  • Spouse
    • Linda Jane Cunningham GriffinApril 6, 1968 - ? (his death, 3 children)

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  • Trivia
    Father of John Griffin III, Joshua Griffin and Barbi O'keefe.
  • Nickname
    • Happy Jack

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