Jackie Coogan

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Characters played by Jackie Coogan

Uncle Fester — The Addams Family (1964)

Uncle Fester is a member of the extended Addams family who lives in the family's gloomy mansion with Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, Pugsley, and Grandmama. He shares their macabre interests and belongs to the household's unusual social world, which views conventional behavior and visitors with tolerant suspicion.

The Kid — The Kid (1921)

Abandoned orphan raised by the Tramp, resourceful and loyal companion.

Grant W. Hicks — Marlowe (1969)

Grant W. Hicks is a suspicious hotel guest whom Marlowe finds in the missing man’s former room. He later hires Marlowe to hold something for a short time, but is killed with an ice pick before Marlowe can help him. His death provides a claim ticket connected to the photographs at the center of the blackmail case.

Tom Sawyer — Huckleberry Finn (1931)

Tom is Huck’s friend and accompanies him and Jim on their journey down the river. He is courting Becky Thatcher and believes the two con men’s claim that they possess “letters of mark.” When Tom tries to stop Huck from protecting Mary Jane, Huck punches him; Tom later helps expose the scheme.

Dr Aranya — Mesa of Lost Women (1953)

Dr Aranya is the reclusive scientist operating the secret laboratory on Zarpa Mesa. He creates giant tarantulas and spider-like women through growth-hormone experiments, seeking world control. He manipulates Dr. Leland J. Masterson, commands Tarantella, and is ultimately destroyed in the laboratory fire.

Oliver Twist — Oliver Twist (1922)

Oliver Twist is an orphan born in a country workhouse who suffers neglect after asking for more food. He escapes mistreatment, is drawn into Fagin's criminal gang, and later receives protection from Mr. Brownlow. His true identity as the heir to a fortune is revealed, allowing him to find security and affection.

Tom Sawyer — Tom Sawyer (1930)

Tom is the central boy in the story. After arguing with Becky, he joins Huck at the cemetery and witnesses Injun Joe's murder, then keeps the secret until Muff Potter's trial, where he tells the truth. He tricks his friends into whitewashing Aunt Polly's fence and runs away with Huck and Joe Harper. Lost in a cavern with Becky, he encounters Injun Joe and the gold before being rescued.

Pappy Collins — Kilroy Was Here (1947)

Johnny's trouble-making best friend and fellow Army veteran, who returns with him to work as a taxi mechanic. After withholding Johnny's college acceptance letter, he follows him to Bensonville, gets a car that leads Johnny into trouble, and helps promote Johnny as the famous "Kilroy." His scheme damages their friendship, but he later helps persuade Johnny to stay at college.

Captain Toussaint — When the Girls Take Over (1962)

Captain Toussaint is First Minister Nenri Degiere's aide de camp and helps him run Hondo Rico's trade fair, which seeks American backing for the country. When Maximo demands rifles in exchange for Francoise, Toussaint accompanies Nenri to take weapons from the army and transport them by boat.

Carter Meade — Sky Patrol (1939)

Sky Patrol cadet and son of Colonel Meade, captured by smugglers.

Ned Gates — Lonelyhearts (1959)

Ned is a reporter at the Chronicle and one of Adam's colleagues. He is disappointed when Adam receives the Miss Lonelyhearts advice column, because Ned had wanted the assignment for himself. The summary gives no further account of his role or actions.

Mr. A — High School Confidential! (1958)

A drug supplier known as Mr. A who becomes connected to Tony’s efforts to enter the drug trade. He brings Tony before him and offers him an injection. Tony refuses, explaining that he supplies drugs wholesale and would lose standing if he became a user.

Career Overview

Jackie Coogan has 113 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Tailspin Tommy with 1 titles. Signature works include The Addams Family, The Kid, Scooby-Doo Meets The Addams Family. 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
113
Birth Date
1914-10-26
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q313279), public domain (CC0).