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Jack Kelly Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1927-09-16

Birthplace:
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
99 Total Roles

Jack Kelly

Acting

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Biography

Jack Kelly (September 16, 1927 – November 7, 1992) was an American actor. He started acting at age two, modeling in soap ads and garnering a lifetime supply of soap for his pay. Kelly continued to model until the age of nine, when he appeared in his first play with Hope Emerson called "Swing Your Lady". Broadway shows and radio followed until his family moved to California in 1938. He started in numerous films, including “A Holiday Affair,” “Forbidden Planet,” and “Black Tuesday.”

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2014 Inherent Vice MOVIE Burke Stodger (archive footage)
1991 The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw MOVIE Bart Maverick
1985 The Master Ninja 5 MOVIE Brian Elkwood
1981 Bret Maverick TV Bart Maverick
1981 The Fall Guy TV Self
1979 When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion MOVIE Self
1979 B. J. and the Bear TV Self
1979 B. J. and the Bear TV Capt. Jim Dryer
1978 Flying High TV Self
1978 A Double Life MOVIE Self

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