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Jay C. Flippen (March 6, 1899 – February 3, 1971) was an American character actor who often played crusty sergeants, police officers or weary criminals in many films of the 1940s and 1950s. Before his motion-picture career he was a leading vaudeville comedian and master of ceremonies.
Jay C. Flippen was a versatile character actor who appeared in films, TV shows, and Broadway musicals. He was known for his roles in crime, war, and western stories, and for his friendship with James Stewart.
- January 1, 1
- Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Actor: The Killing. Jay C. Flippen could probably be characterized these days as one of those craggy, distinctive faces you know but whose name escapes you while viewing scores of old 1950s and 1960s films and television series.
- March 6, 1899
- February 3, 1971
Feb 5, 1971 · LOS ANGELES, Feb. 4—Jay C. Flippen, the comedian and character actor whose career spanned more than a halfcentury, died early yesterday in Cedars of Lebanon Hospital at the age of 70.
Jun 16, 2023 · Jay C. Flippen was a versatile entertainer who performed in minstrelsy, vaudeville, radio, and film. He was a popular character actor in westerns, comedies, and dramas, and lost his leg to a serious infection in 1965.
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Jay C. Flippen was an American character actor who appeared in many movies of the 1940s/'50s. He played police officers, criminals, soldiers, and other roles in films such as The Killing, The Wild One, They Live by Night, and Winchester '73.
Jay C. Flippen was a singer, comedian, and emcee who became a familiar face in Westerns, thrillers, and musicals. He worked with directors like Nicholas Ray, Robert Wise, and Stanley Kubrick, and played opposite stars like John Wayne, Marlon Brando, and Rod Steiger.
