Jack Briggs (actor)

Jack Briggs (August 1, 1920[1] – August 22, 1998) was an American actor.

For other people named Jack Briggs, see Jack Briggs (disambiguation)
Jack Briggs
Born
John Calvin Briggs

(1920-08-01)August 1, 1920
DiedAugust 22, 1998(1998-08-22) (aged 78)
OccupationActor
Years active1941-1952
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1943; div. 1947)​

John Calvin Briggs was born on August 1, 1920 in Schenectady, New York. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Katz, and he attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York.[2] He served in the Marines during World War II.[3]

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.[4] 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[5] to September 7, 1949.[6]

He died on August 22, 1998, and was buried at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, in Schuylerville.

Filmography

References
  1. Jack Briggs
  2. "Ginger Rogers to be married to Marine". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Missouri, St. Louis. Associated Press. January 15, 1943. p. 21. Retrieved October 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Hopper, Hedda (January 15, 1943). "Ginger Rogers Engaged To Private in Marines". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. 29. Retrieved October 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Rosado, Luis (September 20, 1941). "Hollywoodiana". The Brooklyn Citizen. New York, Brooklyn. p. 8. Retrieved October 6, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. The National WWII Museum
  6. Ginger Rogers. A Bio-Bibliograpfy


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