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Jack Straw(1925-1998)

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Jack Straw was born on 19 February 1925 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for The Pajama Game (1957), Don't Go Near the Water (1957) and The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959). He died on 12 February 1998 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 19, 1925
DiedFebruary 12, 1998(72)
BornFebruary 19, 1925
DiedFebruary 12, 1998(72)
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Known for

Doris Day, Ralph W. Chambers, Ralph Dunn, Eddie Foy Jr., Owen Martin, John Raitt, and Jack Straw in The Pajama Game (1957)
The Pajama Game
6.6
  • Prez
  • 1957
Glenn Ford, Eva Gabor, Anne Francis, Earl Holliman, and Gia Scala in Don't Go Near the Water (1957)
Don't Go Near the Water
6.1
  • Lt. Cmdr. Gladstone
  • 1957
Lou Costello in The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
5.4
  • Pilot
  • 1959
Buddy Bregman, Gus Backus, Charlie Barnet, Fats Domino, Gogi Grant, Harry James, Joe Lopes, Andra Martin, Freddy Martin, Howard Miller, Harry Mills, Herbert Mills, John Mills, Russ Morgan, William Reynolds, George Shearing, David Somerville, Jeri Southern, Cal Tjader, The Del Vikings, The Lancers, The Diamonds, and The Bill Thompson Singers in The Big Beat (1958)
The Big Beat
6.3
  • Chick
  • 1958

Credits

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Actor



  • See China and Die (1981)
    See China and Die
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • Norman
    • 1981
  • The Greatest Man in the World (1980)
    The Greatest Man in the World
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • 1980
  • Michael O'Donoghue in Mr. Mike's Mondo Video (1979)
    Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
    4.9
    • 1979
  • Ryan's Hope (1975)
    Ryan's Hope
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Clerk
    • 1978
  • Ernestine
    TV Movie
    • 1962
  • The Comedy Spot (1960)
    The Comedy Spot
    7.1
    TV Series
    • 1962
  • Cissie
    TV Movie
    • Guard
    • 1959
  • Criminal at Large
    TV Movie
    • Jack
    • 1959
  • Frank McHugh and Marvin Miller in The Millionaire (1955)
    The Millionaire
    7.8
    TV Series
    • George - Harry's Co-Worker
    • 1959
  • Lou Costello in The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock (1959)
    The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
    5.4
    • Pilot
    • 1959
  • Walter Brennan, Richard Crenna, and Kathleen Nolan in The Real McCoys (1957)
    The Real McCoys
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Dr. Peale
    • 1959
  • The Donna Reed Show (1958)
    The Donna Reed Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Mr. Alexander
    • Salesman
    • 1958–1959
  • Ann Sothern in The Ann Sothern Show (1958)
    The Ann Sothern Show
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Mr. Leach
    • 1959
  • Night Prowl
    TV Movie
    • Emcee
    • 1958
  • Studio 57 (1954)
    Studio 57
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Night Club Master of Ceremonies
    • 1958

Soundtrack



  • Doris Day, Ralph W. Chambers, Ralph Dunn, Eddie Foy Jr., Owen Martin, John Raitt, and Jack Straw in The Pajama Game (1957)
    The Pajama Game
    6.6
    • performer: "7 1 / 2 Cents"
    • 1957

Personal details

  • Born
    • February 19, 1925
    • Northumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • February 12, 1998
    • New York City, New York, USA(undisclosed)

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    Father of alternative singer Syd Straw.

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