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Sep 21, 2015 · Jack Larson, the actor and playwright best remembered for his role as Jimmy Olsen on "The Adventures of Superman," passed away Sunday at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 87. Born in 1928 in Los Angeles, Larson made his film debut in 1948's "Fighter Squadron." Aspiring to become a Broadway actor and playwright, in 1951 he reluctantly ...
Sep 21, 2015 · Jack Larson, best know for his role as reporter Jimmy Olsen on the first Superman TV show, died Sunday at his home in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles. He was 87.
Jack Edward Larson was born in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 1928. (His year of birth was often incorrectly listed as 1933.) His father drove a milk truck; his mother was a Western Union clerk.
Sep 21, 2015 · Jack Larson, an actor, playwright, producer and screenwriter best known from the classic 1950s comic book series The Adventures of Superman, died Sunday in his Brentwood home. He was 87 years old.
In his one-hour interview, Jack Larson (1928-2015) speaks in great detail about the role for which he is most well-known, cub reporter "Jimmy Olsen" in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman. He discusses the ways he played the character, the kinds of comedy and stunts he did for the series, the one-take filming schedule, and his work with the regular cast and guest stars. He also ...
Sep 21, 2015 · Jack Larson, best known for his role as reporter Jimmy Olsen on the first "Superman" TV show, died September 20 at his home in Brentwood, California. He was 87. Best-selling author Jackie Collins ...
Jack Larson, who played Jimmy in the series, was approached with the idea of continuing the franchise as a spin-off for two new seasons of 26 episodes each to begin airing in 1960. Titled Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen , it would focus on a more serious angle of Olsen's rising career as a reporter and journalist with Larson reprising his role.
