Selmer Jackson
American actor (1888–1971) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Selmer Adolf Jackson (May 7, 1888 – March 30, 1971) was an American stage[1] film and television actor. He appeared in nearly 400 films between 1921 and 1963. His name was sometimes spelled Selmar Jackson.[2]
American actor (1888–1971)
Selmer Jackson | |
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 Jackson in 1930 | |
| Born | Selmer Adolf Jackson (1888-05-07)May 7, 1888 Lake Mills, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 30, 1971(1971-03-30) (aged 82) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1921–1963 |
Jackson was born in Lake Mills, Iowa[2] and died in Burbank, California from a heart attack.[2][3]
Jackson gained early acting experience in stock theater, working with groups such as the Des Moines Stock Company.[4] Jackson's screen debut was in the silent film The Supreme Passion (1921).[2]
On March 30, 1971, Jackson died of a heart attack in Burbank, California. He was 82.[5]