Dean Jones
Actor in The Love Bug and That Darn Cat
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An American actor and singer, became widely recognized for performances in family-oriented films during the 1960s and 1970s. Featured prominently in Disney classics such as The Love Bug, where portrayed Jim Douglas, and That Darn Cat, showcasing vocal talent alongside dramatic skills. Also involved in television, highlighting a successful run in series like The Absent-Minded Professor.
Starred in The Love Bug as Jim Douglas
Appeared in That Darn Cat as Davey McDoogle
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