DeWitt Jennings

Born: 1871-06-21

Birthplace: Cameron, Missouri, USA

Biography

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DeWitt Clarke Jennings (June 21, 1871 – March 1, 1937) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared in 17 Broadway plays between 1906 and 1920, and in 153 films between 1915 and 1937. In 1935, Jennings played Sailing Master Fryer in Mutiny on the Bounty with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton. He died in Hollywood, California at the age of 65.

Known For

Go Straight!
Me, Gangster
Salvation Nell
Mutiny on the Bounty
Caught Plastered
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Alias Ladyfingers
The Big Trail
The Night Ride
Sherlock Brown

Top Movie Credits

Go Straight! The Hunter
Me, Gangster Police Chief
Caught Plastered Police Chief H.A. Morton
Mystery of the Wax Museum Police Captain, 12th Precinct
The Big Trail Boat Captain Hollister (uncredited)
The Night Ride Capt. O'Donnell
Sherlock Brown J. J. Wallace