Jack Perkins

Earl Jack Perkins (September 19, 1921 – March 7, 1998) was an American film and television actor. From 1956 to 1983, he appeared in over one hundred film and TV roles. He was perhaps best known for his many appearances on TV as a comic drunk.

Background Born in Medford, Wisconsin, Perkins served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He then went to what is now University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, where he played football and then played football with the Chicago Rockets.

Filmography + Film Year Title Role Notes 1958 The Badlanders Miner Uncredited 1960 Spartacus Gladiator Uncredited 1960 North to Alaska Saloon Brawler Uncredited 1962 The Wild Westerners Trapper Uncredited 1964 Advance to the Rear Renegade Uncredited 1965 The Great Race Texas Jack Henchman Uncredited 1965 The Glory Guys Bartender Uncredited 1966 Made in Paris Burly Man Uncredited 1967 The Fastest Guitar Alive Burly Man Uncredited 1968 A Man Called Gannon Railroad Lineman 1968 The Love Bug Driver #37 1968Bread and Circuses (Star Trek: The Original Series) Master of the Games 1969 The Great Bank Robbery Slade Gang Member Uncredited 1970 There Was a Crooked Man... Prisoner Uncredited 1971 The Million Dollar Duck Agitated Driver #2 Uncredited 1971 J. W. Coop Brawler Uncredited 1972 What's Up, Doc? Jewel Thief 1972 Fuzz Parks Commissioner Cooper 1972 The Limit Drunk 1972 The Daredevil Police Officer 1973 Invasion of the Bee Girls Barney 1974 Blazing Saddles Desperado Uncredited 1974 Nightmare Honeymoon Carl 1974 Bank Shot Bank Guard Uncredited 1975 The Strongest Man in the World School Security Guard Uncredited 1976 Freaky Friday Car Cop Uncredited 1976 Nickelodeon Michael Gilhooley 1977 Grand Theft Auto Shadley 1977 Ruby Avery 1979 The North Avenue Irregulars Bouncer 1979 The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again Junction City Town Drunk 1980 The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood Drunk Conventioner 1980 Herbie Goes Bananas Loud American 1982 Night Shift Tuttle 1982 Flush

+ TV Year Title Role Notes 1958 Man with a Camera Henchman 1 episode 1959-1961 Peter Gunn Sidney / Hood / Brawler / Bouncer at Club / Assailant 5 episodes 1960 The Twilight Zone Ground Crewman Episode: The Last Flight, Uncredited 1966 Green Acres Sheriff's Deputy 1 episode 1966 The Munsters The 2nd Drunk 1 episode 1966-1967 Petticoat Junction Painter / Guard 2 episodes 1970 Adam-12 Drunk appearing to hang out window S1 E22 "The Hero" 1971 The Odd Couple Jesse (drunk in hotel lobby) 1 episode 1974 Killer Bees Sale sman TV movie 1975-1976 Happy Days Drunk / Bob 2 episodes