- Born
- Died
- Jack White was born in 1893 in New York City, New York, USA. He was an actor, known for 52nd Street (1937), Ship Ahoy (1931) and The Leather Pushers (1930). He died on July 13, 1942 in New York City, New York, USA.
- Known as an insult comedian. Once when boxer Max Baer walked into Club 18, White yelled: "Hey Maxie, the folks don't recognize you. Stretch out on the floor, will you?".
- Had been a bricklayer, a plasterer and a singing waiter.
- Irving Berlin helped White get his start in show business after spotting him in an amateur production.
- Was part owner of Club 18 on West 52nd in New York City.
- Was a huge fan of the New York Giants baseball club. Once after Giants' outfielder, Jimmy Ripple hit a home run, White ran onto the field and kissed him.
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