Jack Kirkwood
Scottish-American actor, comedian and vaudevillian
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Jack Kirkwood (August 6, 1894 – August 2, 1964) was a Scottish-American actor, comedian and vaudevillian. He was known for playing Charley Hackett in the American sitcom television series One Happy Family.[1]
Jack Kirkwood | |
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| Born | August 6, 1894 |
| Died | August 2, 1964 (aged 69) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, comedian and vaudevillian |
| Spouse | Phyllis Kirkwood[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
Kirkwood was born in Scotland.[2] He began his career in vaudeville before appearing on radio in the 1930s, presenting KFRC's radio program Breakfast Club.[3][4] He also starred in his own radio show titled The Jack Kirkwood Show.[5] In 1950, he starred in the film Fancy Pants, playing Mike Floud.[6] His last television credit was in the NBC sitcom television series One Happy Family.[1][3]
Kirkwood died on August 2, 1964 of a heart attack at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, at the age of 69.[1][3] He was buried at Palm Downtown Cemetery.[2]
