Coach Jackson — Local Boy Makes Good Character Profile

About Coach Jackson

The college track coach who initially dismisses John after a dangerous javelin incident but later recognizes his exceptional running speed. He actively recruits John to run and facilitates the race against Spike.

Character Facts

Played by

John Harrington

Appears in

Local Boy Makes Good (1931)

Role

Supporting

More characters from Local Boy Makes Good

• John Augustus Miller (Joe E. Brown)
• Julia Winters (Dorothy Lee)
• Marjorie Blake (Ruth Hall)
• Wally Pierce (Edward Nugent)
• Spike Hoyt (Edward Woods)
• Doc (Wade Boteler)
• Maid (Maude Eburne)
• Announcer at Track Meet (Curtis Benton)
• Colonel Small (William Burress)
• Relay Caller (Edward Hearn)
• Runner with a Bad Knee (Allan Lane)
• Assistant Coach (Lee Phelps)