About Jack Briggs
Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 78). Jack Briggs was an American film actor.
John Calvin Briggs (August 1, 1920 – August 22, 1998) was an American actor.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Katz, and he attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York. He served in the Marines during World War II.
Briggs' first theatrical experience came with the Maverick Theatre in Woodstock, New York, but it initially involved no acting. He worked behind the scenes until on-stage opportunities arose. He was known for Joan of Paris (1942), Ladies' Day (1943) and My Forbidden Past (1951).
He was married to Ginger Rogers from January 16, 1943 to September 7, 1949.
He died on August 22, 1998, and was buried at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, in Schuylerville.
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Who was Jack Briggs?
American actor (1920–1998)
When was Jack Briggs born?
Jack Briggs was born on 1 August 1920 in Schenectady.
When did Jack Briggs die?
Jack Briggs died on 22 August 1998.
What was Jack Briggs's occupation?
Jack Briggs was a film actor.
What nationality was Jack Briggs?
Jack Briggs was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jack Briggs (actor)
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