Jack Roper

Jack Roper

Deceased · Born: Mar 25, 1904 · Died: Nov 28, 1966

Personal Details

BornMar 25, 1904 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Jack Roper, a renowned actor of his time, was born on a sunny spring morning, March 25th, 1904, in the charming town of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, USA, where he spent his early years surrounded by the warmth and hospitality of the American South.

As he grew older, Roper's passion for the performing arts only intensified, and he went on to establish a successful career in the entertainment industry, earning recognition for his memorable roles in films such as "Angels Over Broadway" (1940),"The Pittsburgh Kid" (1941),and "Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle" (1950).

In his personal life, Roper was a devoted husband to his loving wife, Estelle Randolph, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Despite his many accomplishments, Roper's life was not without its challenges, and he eventually passed away on November 28th, 1966, in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this day.

Career

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1989
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1956
The Harder They Fall
The Harder They Fall as Fighter (uncredited)
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1951
Stop That Cab
Stop That Cab as Butcher
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1950
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1949
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1948
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Panhandle
Panhandle as Barfly (uncredited)
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1946
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Gentleman Joe Palooka
Gentleman Joe Palooka as Waldo - Sparring Partner
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Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ as Waldo, the Wyoming Wildcat
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Larceny in Her Heart
Larceny in Her Heart as Club Bouncer
{"id":70189,"title":"Mom and Dad","year":"1945","character":"Coach","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mom-and-dad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70189.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70189.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
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1943
Swing Fever
Swing Fever as 'Sledgehammer'
{"id":70845,"title":"No Time for Love","year":"1943","character":"Sandhog (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/no-time-for-love","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70845.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70845.jpg"},"released":1}
No Time for Love
No Time for Love as Sandhog (uncredited)
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1942
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Donaldson (uncredited)
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1941
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail
Ridin' the Cherokee Trail as Henchman Squint
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North from the Lone Star
North from the Lone Star as 'Rawhide' Fenton
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Mutiny in the Arctic
Mutiny in the Arctic as Crewman (uncredited)
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A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed as Montgomery, Club Inferno Employee (uncredited)
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In the Navy
In the Navy as Sailor (uncredited)
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1940
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Heroes of the Saddle
Heroes of the Saddle as Killer McCully
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West of Carson City
West of Carson City as Henchman Larkin
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My Little Chickadee
My Little Chickadee as Henchman (uncredited)
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Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe as Man of Low Intellect (uncredited)
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Junior G-Men
Junior G-Men as Slugger - the Pug (uncredited)
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Drums of Fu Manchu
Drums of Fu Manchu as Dacoit 10 Looking in Window
{"id":71866,"title":"The Bank Dick","year":"1940","character":"Minor Role (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bank-dick","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71866.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71866.jpg"},"released":1}
The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick as Minor Role (uncredited)
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Tin Pan Alley
Tin Pan Alley as Nick Palerno (uncredited)
{"id":72208,"title":"Wall Street Cowboy","year":"1939","character":"Gillespie Henchman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wall-street-cowboy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72208.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72208.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
Wall Street Cowboy
Wall Street Cowboy as Gillespie Henchman
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Invitation to Happiness
Invitation to Happiness as Scat (uncredited)
{"id":72634,"title":"Flaming Frontiers","year":"1938","character":"Wolf Moran","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flaming-frontiers","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72634.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Flaming Frontiers
Flaming Frontiers as Wolf Moran
{"id":73383,"title":"The Garden Murder Case","year":"1936","character":"Servant Eating Caviar (Uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-garden-murder-case","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73383.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73383.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
The Garden Murder Case
The Garden Murder Case as Servant Eating Caviar (Uncredited)
{"id":73884,"title":"The Nitwits","year":"1935","character":"Singing Prisoner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-nitwits","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73884.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73884.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
The Nitwits
The Nitwits as Singing Prisoner