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Jimmy Thomson(1908-1985)

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Jimmy Thomson was born on 29 October 1908 in North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. He was an actor, known for The Caddy (1953), All American Swing Stars (1948) and Shoot Yourself Some Golf (1942). He was married to Viola Dana. He died in June 1985 in Miami, Florida, USA.
BornOctober 29, 1908
DiedJune 1985
BornOctober 29, 1908
DiedJune 1985
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Known for

Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Donna Reed, and Barbara Bates in The Caddy (1953)
The Caddy
6.3
  • Jimmy Thompson
  • 1953
All American Swing Stars
Short
  • Self - Golfer
  • 1948
Del Frazier in Shoot Yourself Some Golf (1942)
Shoot Yourself Some Golf
4.8
Short
  • Self - World's Record Holder for Longest Drive
  • 1942
Bing Crosby and Andy Devine in Swing with Bing (1940)
Swing with Bing
6.3
Short
  • Self
  • 1940

Credits

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Actor

  • Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Donna Reed, and Barbara Bates in The Caddy (1953)
    The Caddy
    6.3
    • Jimmy Thompson
    • 1953
  • Anne Baxter and Glenn Ford in Follow the Sun (1951)
    Follow the Sun
    6.4
    • Golf Pro (uncredited)
    • 1951

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 29, 1908
    • North Berwick, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
  • Died
    • June 1985
    • Miami, Florida, USA
  • Spouse
    • Viola DanaOctober 15, 1930 - March 30, 1945 (divorced)
  • Other works
    Book: "Hit 'Em a Mile! How To Drive a Golf Ball". New York: The Sun Dial Press.

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    Professional golfer.

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