
Person file · Acting
Jack Kelly
Born 1927-09-16Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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.”
Screen work
Movies & roles
Inherent ViceBurke Stodger (archive footage)The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the DrawBart MaverickThe Master Ninja 5Brian ElkwoodWhen the West Was Fun: A Western ReunionSelfA Double LifeRoleThe New MaverickBart MaverickSpawn of the SlithisRadio Announcer (voice)The Human TornadoCaptain RyanYoung Billy YoungJohn BehanCommandosCaptain ValliDeadlockDet. Ray BakerLove and KissesJeff PringleFBI Code 98Robert P. CannonRed NightmareJerry DonavanA Fever in the BloodDan CallahanThe Western: A Lost TV SpecialSelfHong Kong AffairSteve WhalenTaming Sutton’s GalJugger PhelpsShe DevilDr. Dan ScottJulieJack (co-pilot)Basket of Mexican TalesEddie WinthropForbidden PlanetLt. Jerry FarmanTo Hell and BackKerriganThe Night Holds TerrorGene Courtier