Jackie Coogan
American actor with silent film success
Born
October 26th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
March 1st, 1984
41 years ago — 69 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Began acting as a child in silent films, achieving fame for the role of The Kid alongside Charlie Chaplin. Transitioned to sound films and television, capturing audiences with performances in series such as The Addams Family, where he portrayed Uncle Fester. Continued to work in the entertainment industry for several decades, contributing to both film and television.
Starred in The Kid (1921)
Played Uncle Fester in The Addams Family
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