- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- Jack
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Jackson Beck was born on July 23, 1912 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Take the Money and Run (1969), The New Adventures of Superman (1966) and Tom Corbett, Space Cadet (1950). He was married to Ora Hope Wise, Margaret Peggylou Mayer and Bernice Littman Balsam. He died on July 28, 2004 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpousesOra Hope Wise(September 1952 - January 21, 1959) (her death)Margaret Peggylou Mayer(January 2, 1946 - ?) (divorced)Bernice Littman Balsam(? - April 18, 1986) (her death)
- ParentsIrene FleischhauerMax Beck
- RelativesWalter Edward Beck(Sibling)
- Deep, sonorous voice
- He was the voice of Popeye's nemesis Bluto in over 300 cartoons, portrayed the Cisco Kid, and impersonated world leaders in "The March of Time", a weekly reenactment of news stories. He made many television commercials, and worked well into his 80s.
- A founding member of the American Federation of Radio Artists. The union merged with the Television Authority to become the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
- Profiled in "Old-Time Radio Memories" by Mel Simons (BearManor Media).
- He had a stepson, Leslie Winter.
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