Jack Kelly

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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.”

Career Overview

Jack Kelly has 59 screen credits in a career dating back to 1939. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Kenny Rogers Legend Of The Gambler Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Maverick, Forbidden Planet, Commandos. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
59
Birth Date
1927-09-16 00:00:00
Birth Place
Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q1253621), public domain (CC0).