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Jack Simpson(1905-1977)

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Jack Simpson was born on 6 September 1905 in Croydon, Surrey, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Nothing Venture (1948) and Musical Contrasts (1946). He was married to Wilda Ray White, Catherine Louise Cantle and Dot Remy. He died on 6 May 1977 in Salinas, California, USA.
BornSeptember 6, 1905
DiedMay 6, 1977(71)
BornSeptember 6, 1905
DiedMay 6, 1977(71)
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Known for

Nothing Venture (1948)
Nothing Venture
4.8
  • Soundtrack("Restaurant Sequence Music")
  • 1948
Musical Contrasts
TV Series
  • Self - Xylophonist

Credits

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Actor

  • William Hartnell and Carol Raye in Strawberry Roan (1944)
    Strawberry Roan
    5.8
    • And His Sextet (uncredited)
    • 1944

Soundtrack

  • Nothing Venture (1948)
    Nothing Venture
    4.8
    • Soundtrack ("Restaurant Sequence Music")
    • 1948

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jack Simpson and His Sextet
  • Born
    • September 6, 1905
    • Croydon, Surrey, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 6, 1977
    • Salinas, California, USA
  • Spouses
      Wilda Ray White1968 - 1977 (his death)
  • Other works
    Radio series: "All British"

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Band-leader, xylophone and marimba player, who first went on stage at age 11
  • Nickname
    • Jack "British-Tunes" Simpson

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