Biography

DeWitt Jennings was born on June 21, 1871 in Cameron, Missouri, USA. He was an actor, known for Mutiny on the Bounty (1935), Exit Smiling (1926) and Seven Keys to Baldpate (1929). He was married to Margaret Ethel Conroy. He died on March 1, 1937 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Heavy-set, tough-looking character actor from the Broadway stage (debut 1906). Had begun his career as an usher. Often played brutal prison officials or ship captains. However, when the occasion demanded, his grim, authoritarian features lent themselves as easily to comedy as to villainy.

Portrayed figures of authority in Hollywood films from 1915 until the end of his days.

Children: John (c. 1909), Clarke (c. 1910), Margaret (c. 1913)