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

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s in 1911 by the American Company, working there for several years. Richardson appeared in more than 560 films before his death in

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. His credits are often confused with his contemporary John J. Richardson (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 {{US-film-actor-1870s-stub