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Jack Gilford, HEY, ROOKIE!


Born
1908-07-25
New York, NY
(Jacob Aaron Gellman)
Died
1990-06-02   (81)
New York, NY

Character actor blacklisted during the McCarthy hearings, who went on to build a Tony-winning stage career (A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM). Moving into television in the early 1960s, he became a familiar face in "Cracker Jack" commercials and sitcom roles. Also an accomplished dramatic actor, costarring with Jack Lemmon in SAVE THE TIGER (1973). Costarred in COCOON (1983).

Acting Credits (1)

Film or Short Title Featuring Role
HEY, ROOKIE! (1944) Joe Besser (Solo) Himself, camp show monologist

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