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Jack Moyles

1913 – 1973

American actor

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Lived 1913 – 1973 (aged 59). Jack Moyles was an American actor.

Jack Moyles (June 26, 1913 – January 16, 1973) was an American actor best known for starring as cafe owner/amateur detective Rocky Jordan in the CBS radio serials A Man Named Jordan and The Adventures of Rocky Jordan.

Professional career In the 1930s, Moyles worked at radio station KSFO in San Francisco, California. Beginning August 24, 1937, his program, Silhouettes, (a "daily afternoon program" ) was carried on the CBS West Coast network. In 1943, he was at KGO in San Francisco, from which he narrated Men of the Merchant Marine on the Blue Network on the Pacific Coast.

Moyles began working in Hollywood, California, in radio in November 1944. His activity included narrating Real Story on ABC, playing Bullface Dickens on Get That Story on CBS, and "a variety of roles on CBS' The Whistler."

In 1952, Moyles starred in Douglas of the World, a transcribed series broadcast on the Armed Forces Radio Service. Moyles also appeared in the 07/08/1956 episode of "Gunsmoke" entitled "Passive Resistance".

Outside of his radio activities, Moyles developed an impersonation routine, performing at clubs in San Francisco. He also performed in more than 300 camp shows for the military during World War II.

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Who was Jack Moyles?

American actor (1913-1973)

When was Jack Moyles born?

Jack Moyles was born on 26 June 1913.

When did Jack Moyles die?

Jack Moyles died on 16 January 1973.

What was Jack Moyles's occupation?

Jack Moyles was an actor.

What nationality was Jack Moyles?

Jack Moyles was American.

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· Wikipedia: Jack Moyles

· Wikidata: Q16007452

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