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Jack Devereaux(1881-1958)

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Handsome American leading actor Jack Devereaux born in Massachusetts in 1881. Well-known classical stage performer from the early 1900's. Sophisticated smart gentleman who starred in at least nine drama and comedy movies, making his film debut as Bob Nelson in The Sentimental Lady' directed by Walter Edwin and starring Irene Fenwick for the George Kleine Film Co in 1915, perhaps his most memorable role as Tom Burton in the comedy/drama 'The Man Who Made Good' directed by Arthur Rosson at Fine Arts Film Co in 1917, he was last seen on screen in 'Superstition' co-starring with Veta Searl for the Allan Dwan Production Co in 1922. He was occasionally billed as John Devereaux. married stage actress Louise Drew. Died in New York in 1958 age 76.
BornMarch 22, 1881
DiedJanuary 19, 1958(76)
BornMarch 22, 1881
DiedJanuary 19, 1958(76)
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Known for

The Man Who Made Good
  • Tom Burton
  • 1917
Jack Devereaux and Veta Searl in Superstition (1922)
Superstition
  • Will Clayton
  • 1922
Grafters (1917)
Grafters
  • Jack Towne
  • 1917
A Successful Failure (1917)
A Successful Failure
  • Actor
  • 1917

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  • Jack Devereaux and Veta Searl in Superstition (1922)
    Superstition
    • Will Clayton
    • 1922
  • Gail Kane and Thomas A. Wise in Romeo's Dad (1919)
    Romeo's Dad
    Short
    • 1919
  • Grafters (1917)
    Grafters
    • Jack Towne
    • 1917
  • The Jinx Jumper
    • 1917
  • A Successful Failure (1917)
    A Successful Failure
    • 1917
  • American - That's All
    • Monte Boggs
    • 1917
  • The Man Who Made Good
    • Tom Burton
    • 1917
  • Her Father's Keeper
    • Ralph Burnham
    • 1917
  • Irene Fenwick in The Sentimental Lady (1915)
    The Sentimental Lady
    • Bob Nelson
    • 1915

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 22, 1881
    • Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • January 19, 1958
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Louise Drew (actress)August 11, 1917 - April 23, 1954 (her death, 1 child)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 4 Articles

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    Father of stage actor 'John Drew Devereaux'

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