Jack Richardson

Jack Richardson

Deceased · Born: Nov 18, 1870 · Died: Jun 12, 1960

Known For

The Invisible ManThe Invisible Man
The Lady EveThe Lady Eve
Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMr. Smith Goes to Washington
A Summer PlaceA Summer Place

Personal Details

BornNov 18, 1870 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse

  • Louise Lester

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 14, 2025 )

  • Florence Stone

Biography

Jack Richardson, a renowned actor of his time, entered this world on November 18, 1870, in the bustling metropolis of New York City, located in the state of New York, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, he gained recognition for his captivating performances in a plethora of films, including the 1924 cinematic masterpiece, "The Midnight Express", the 1919 drama, "The Old Maid's Baby", and the 1920 thrilling adventure, "The Toll Gate".

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Jack Richardson's personal life was marked by his marriages to two remarkable women, Louise Lester and Florence Stone.

Tragically, Jack Richardson's life came to a close on June 12, 1960, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

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1959
A Summer Place
A Summer Place as Claude Andrews
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1951
The Unknown Man
The Unknown Man
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The Mating Season
The Mating Season as Board Member (uncredited)
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1949
I Shot Jesse James
I Shot Jesse James as St. Joseph Saloon Bartender (uncredited)
{"id":96643,"title":"Dishonored Lady","year":"1947","character":"Passerby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dishonored-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96643.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Dishonored Lady
Dishonored Lady as Passerby
{"id":70342,"title":"Black Market Babies","year":"1945","character":"Jury Foreman (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-market-babies","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70342.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70342.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
Black Market Babies
Black Market Babies as Jury Foreman (uncredited)
{"id":70583,"title":"The Climax","year":"1944","character":"Musical Conductor (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-climax","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70583.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70583.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Climax
The Climax as Musical Conductor (Uncredited)
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1942
Obliging Young Lady
Obliging Young Lady as Second Uncle (uncredited)
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1941
Mr. Celebrity
Mr. Celebrity as Bill Geraghty
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Borrowed Hero
Borrowed Hero as 2nd Detective Escorting Dixie (uncredited)
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The Lady Eve
The Lady Eve as Father of Girl on Ship (uncredited)
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1940
Gun Code
Gun Code as Mike McClure
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Michael Shayne: Private Detective
Michael Shayne: Private Detective as Casino Patron
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Rangers of Fortune
Rangers of Fortune as Townsman
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The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk as (uncredited)
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1939
Our Leading Citizen
Our Leading Citizen as Member
{"id":72190,"title":"The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle","year":"1939","character":"Old Man in Montage (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-vernon-and-irene-castle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72190.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72190.jpg"},"released":1}
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle
The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle as Old Man in Montage (uncredited)
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A Chump at Oxford
A Chump at Oxford as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as Senator Manchester (uncredited)
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1938
Danger on the Air
Danger on the Air as District Attorney Franklin (Uncredited)
{"id":73038,"title":"Maid of Salem","year":"1937","character":"Sheriff (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/maid-of-salem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73038.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73038.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Maid of Salem
Maid of Salem as Sheriff (Uncredited)
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Stage Door
Stage Door as (uncredited)
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History Is Made at Night
History Is Made at Night
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1935
The Rainmakers
The Rainmakers as Engineer
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1934
I Sell Anything
I Sell Anything as Spectator Bidding $4.00 (uncredited)
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Long Lost Father
Long Lost Father as Man Getting Race Results
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The Merry Frinks
The Merry Frinks as Newspaper Officer Worker (uncredited)
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Stand Up and Cheer!
Stand Up and Cheer!
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1933
Gun Justice
Gun Justice as Sheriff
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Son of Kong
Son of Kong as Sailor
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The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man as Official (uncredited)
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1932
They Never Come Back
They Never Come Back as Hank Bates
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Without Honor
Without Honor as Steve Henderson
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Police Court
Police Court
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Scandal for Sale
Scandal for Sale as Compositor
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Afraid to Talk
Afraid to Talk as Editor
{"id":75523,"title":"The Sunrise Trail","year":"1931","character":"Henchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sunrise-trail","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75523.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75523.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Sunrise Trail
The Sunrise Trail as Henchman
{"id":75573,"title":"The Devil to Pay!","year":"1930","character":"Porter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-devil-to-pay","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75573.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75573.jpg"},"released":1}
1930
The Devil to Pay!
The Devil to Pay! as Porter (uncredited)
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1923
Souls for Sale
Souls for Sale as Movie Heavy (uncredited)
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1920
The Toll Gate
The Toll Gate as The Sheriff
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1917
The Sawdust Ring
The Sawdust Ring as Colonel Simmonds