Jack Baxley


Andrew Jackson Baxley was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in over 100 films over his career, many in unnamed, un-credited roles. Occasionally he would receive small, named roles, and rarely a featured role.

Life and career

Born in Dallas, Texas, prior to becoming an actor Baxley worked in circuses and carnivals as a side-show barker.
He made his film debut at the age of 47 in the 1930 Greta Garbo classic, Anna Christie, as a barker at Coney Island. It would be a character he portrayed frequently in films. Some of his more prominent roles included: Mathews in International Crime ; Judge Culpepper in Mr. Celebrity ; Sheriff Verner in Gallant Lady ; and in the featured role of Bill White in The Kid from Gower Gulch, in one of his final performances.

Death

Baxley died on in Los Angeles, California, and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.

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