Jack Larson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

0.5875

Gender

Male

Birthday

08-Feb-1928

Age

(98 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Jack Edward Larson

Jack Larson

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jack Edward Larson (February 8, 1928 – September 20, 2015) was an American actor, librettist, screenwriter and producer best known for his portrayal of photographer/cub reporter Jimmy Olsen on the television series Adventures of Superman.


Credits

Superman and the Secret Planet Superman and the Secret Planet (2013) Character: Jimmy Olsen
The TV cast in a production based on the 1957 script by David Chantler. From an orbiting asteroid, a tyrant plans to colonize Earth.
Flame of Youth Flame of Youth (1949) Character: Boy (uncredited)
Outside the Wolf Club, wayward high school student Geraldine “Jerry” Briggs waits in the parking lot, while her partner in crime, Al, steals hubcaps from parked cars. When a patron named Steve Miller notices his hubcaps missing, he phones the police, and Jerry is apprehended.
A Wonderful Life A Wonderful Life (1950) Character: N/A
Sponsored by The Protestant Film Commission, this religiously-affiliated tale centers around citizen Henry Wood (played by Oscar winner James Dunn from "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn"), who loved family and church, gave to the needy, and donated most of his money to charity. Now deceased, his somewhat neglected daughter reflects on his past and ponders that age-old question, did he indeed have such "a wonderful life"?
James Dean: The First American Teenager James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) Character: Self
Stacy Keach narrates this documentary that chronicles the abbreviated life and career of iconic brooding bad boy James Dean, from his obscure early days working in television to his rise to stardom in films such as Rebel Without a Cause. Clips from Dean's movies are intermingled with candid interviews with the star's friends and Hollywood colleagues, including Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Sammy Davis Jr. and Dennis Hopper.
Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess Hitchcock's Confession: A Look at I Confess (2004) Character: Self
Documentary short focusing on the making of Alfred Hitchcock's 1953 film I Confess.
Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star Montgomery Clift: The Hidden Star (1987) Character: Self (archive footage)
One of Hollywood's brightest stars is eclipsed by drink, drugs and self-doubt.
The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) Character: Self
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of "The China Syndrome."
The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004) Character: Self
Behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of "The China Syndrome."
Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel Superman's 50th Anniversary: A Celebration of the Man of Steel (1988) Character: Self
A humourous telling of the history of the comic book superhero.
Three Sailors and a Girl Three Sailors and a Girl (1953) Character: Sailor (uncredited)
A group of sailors invest in a musical revue.
Superman and Scotland Yard Superman and Scotland Yard (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episodes #34 ("A Ghost for Scotland Yard"), #49 ("Lady in Black"), and #38 ("Panic in the Sky").
The Young Swingers The Young Swingers (1963) Character: Pete Mundy
Singing teenagers rally to keep open their local nightclub.
Superman in Exile Superman in Exile (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episode #33 ("Superman in Exile"), 36 ("The Face and the Voice"), and #51 ("The Whistling Bird").
Superman and the Jungle Devil Superman and the Jungle Devil (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episodes #39 ("Machine That Could Plot Crimes"), #40 ("Jungle Devil"), and #31 ("Shot in the Dark").
Making Montgomery Clift Making Montgomery Clift (2018) Character: Self
Classic film star and queer icon Montgomery Clift’s legacy has long been a story of tragedy and self-destruction. But when his nephew dives into the family archives, a much more complicated picture emerges.
Superman Returns Superman Returns (2006) Character: Bo the Bartender
Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.
Redwood Forest Trail Redwood Forest Trail (1950) Character: Dusty
Forest Ranger and singing cowboy, Rex Allen, attempts to save a camp for underprivileged boys with the help of "Alfalfa " Switzer who plays one of the boys.
Star of Texas Star of Texas (1953) Character: Henchman John Jenkins
Ed Ryan is a Texas ranger who goes undercover to trap a criminal gang headed by Luke Andrews. Posing as the wanted killer Robert Larkin, Ed is able to move freely amongst the town riffraff. Marshal Bullock learns that the brains behind the gang of Luke Andrews is a group of supposed respectable businessmen.
Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman (2006) Character: Self
The history of the comic book superhero, Superman, in his various media incarnations.
The Movie Orgy The Movie Orgy (1968) Character: Jimmy Olsen (archive footage)
Clips from assorted television programs, B-movies, commercials, music performances, newsreels, bloopers, satirical short films and promotional and government films of the 1950s and 1960s are intercut together to tell a single story of various creatures and societal ills attacking American cities.
Superman's Peril Superman's Peril (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Compilation of 3 episodes of "The Adventures of Superman" tv series: episode #47 ("The Golden Vulture"), #44 ("The Semi-Private Eye"), and #32 ("The Defeat of Superman").
Belles on Their Toes Belles on Their Toes (1952) Character: Packy Talbot (uncredited)
The "Cheaper by the Dozen" crew is back, sans Clifton Webb. Lillian is struggling to make ends meet without her husband's income, while Anne, Martha, and even Ernestine find romance.
Fighting Coast Guard Fighting Coast Guard (1951) Character: Newsboy (uncredited)
Story of how the Coast Guard trained to help win World War II.
Superman Flies Again Superman Flies Again (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Compilation of 3 episodes of the "Adventures of Superman" TV show: episodes #30 ("Jet Ace"), #35 ("The Dog Who Knew Superman"), and #42 ("The Clown Who Cried").
Johnny Trouble Johnny Trouble (1957) Character: Eddie Landis
An elderly woman becomes convinced that a trouble-making college student is her grandson she's never met.
Kid Monk Baroni Kid Monk Baroni (1952) Character: Angelo
Leonard Nimoy is "Kid" Monk Baroni, the leader of a street gang who becomes a professional boxer to escape his life in "Little Italy" New York.
Starlift Starlift (1951) Character: Will (uncredited)
To impress a movie star, a U.S. Air Force crewman pretends he is soon to see combat. When his lie gets out, chaos ensues.
Stamp Day for Superman Stamp Day for Superman (1954) Character: Jimmy Olsen
Superman's commitment to promote US Savings Stamps is temporarily delayed when Lois is kidnapped.
Fighter Squadron Fighter Squadron (1948) Character: Lt. 'Shorty' Kirk
During World War II, an insubordinate fighter pilot finds the shoe on the other foot when he's promoted.
Montgomery Clift Montgomery Clift (1983) Character: Self
A documentary incorporating footage of Montgomery Clift’s most memorable films; interviews with family and friends, and rare archival material stretching back to his childhood. What develops is the story of an intense young boy who yearned for stardom, achieved notable success in such classic films as From Here to Eternity and I Confess, only to be ruined by alcohol addiction and his inability to face his own fears and homosexual desires. Montgomery Clift, as this film portrays him, may not have been a happy man but he never compromised his acting talents for Hollywood.
Battle Zone Battle Zone (1952) Character: James O'Doole
Two Marine Corps combat photographers compete for the love of a Red Cross nurse during the Korean War. During a secret mission behind the North Korean lines their rivalry reaches a boiling point.
The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh The True Adventures of Raoul Walsh (2014) Character: Self
This is the first feature-length documentary on legendary director Raoul Walsh. In this 'memoir,' Walsh 'recounts' his career from the silent film era to the tumultuous 1960s. The documentary makes stunning use of rare, personal and production photos and footage, revealing Walsh's extraordinary, adventurous life on and off the set. From his apprenticeship with D.W. Griffith to his discovery of John Wayne and Rock Hudson, from the innovative 'The Thief of Bagdad' (1924) to the widescreen 'The Big Trail' (1930), from his classic work with Cagney, Bogart and Flynn to his mastery of every genre (musicals, comedies, Westerns, gangster, war), Walsh made Hollywood history. His life is nothing less than the story of Hollywood itself. Here's a full-bodied account of one of Hollywood's greatest legends.
Trial Without Jury Trial Without Jury (1950) Character: Tommy (uncredited)
A homicide detective suspects a playwright who bases his play on a murder.



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