Jack Howard Richardson (November 18, 1870 – June 12, 1960) was an American actor.
Background
Born in New York City, he was signed to a contract in
silent films in 1911 by the
American Company
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, working there for several years. Richardson appeared in more than 560 films before his death in
Santa Barbara, California.
His credits are often confused with his contemporary
John J. Richardson
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(AKA Jack Richardson).
Selected filmography
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1870 births
1957 deaths
American male film actors
American male silent film actors
Male actors from New York City
20th-century American male actors
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