Jack Kelly

Born: 1927-09-16

Birthplace: Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Jack Kelly (September 16, 1927 – November 7, 1992) was an American actor. He started acting at age two, modeling in soap ads and garnering a lifetime supply of soap for his pay. Kelly continued to model until the age of nine, when he appeared in his first play with Hope Emerson called "Swing Your Lady". Broadway shows and radio followed until his family moved to California in 1938. He started in numerous films, including “A Holiday Affair,” “Forbidden Planet,” and “Black Tuesday.”

Known For

Inherent Vice
Forbidden Planet
Double Jeopardy
Law and Order
Young Billy Young
The Violent Men
Young Mr. Lincoln
The Red Ball Express
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell
The Human Tornado

Top Movie Credits

Inherent Vice Burke Stodger (archive footage)
Forbidden Planet Lt. Jerry Farman
Double Jeopardy Jeff Calder
The Violent Men De Rosa--Parrish Rider
Young Mr. Lincoln Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell Banker's Son (uncredited)
The Human Tornado Captain Ryan