About Jack Dodson
Lived 1931 – 1994 (aged 63). Jack Dodson was an American actor, stage actor and television actor.
John Smeaton "Jack" Dodson (May 16, 1931 – September 16, 1994) was an American television actor best remembered for the milquetoast character Howard Sprague on The Andy Griffith Show and its spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. From 1959 until his death in 1994, Dodson was married to television art director Mary Dodson.
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Who was Jack Dodson?
American actor (1931-1994)
When was Jack Dodson born?
Jack Dodson was born on 16 May 1931 in Pittsburgh.
When did Jack Dodson die?
Jack Dodson died on 16 September 1994 in Los Angeles.
What was Jack Dodson's occupation?
Jack Dodson was an actor, stage actor and television actor.
What nationality was Jack Dodson?
Jack Dodson was American.
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