Selmer Jackson
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Selmer Jackson is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. For much of the audience, Selmer Jackson is Inspection Officer from 'The Grapes of Wrath', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Pitfall' stands out. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 102 years.
Selmer Jackson
266 Movies · 10 Series
Selmer Jackson is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose accumulated screen time beats that of most leading names. For much of the audience, Selmer Jackson is Inspection Officer from 'The Grapes of Wrath', whatever else the credits say. Among the rest of the work, 'Pitfall' stands out. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 102 years.
Movies
Plays Inspection Officer
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
Plays Prof. Carl Blakely
Devil Goddess
1955
Plays Stringer
Magic Town
1947
Plays Caleb Kent
Brigham Young
1940
Plays Ed Brawley
Pitfall
1948
Plays Dr. Johnson
Gunmen of Abilene
1950
Plays Hoyt Wells
You're Only Young Once
1937
Plays Senator
Blossoms in the Dust
1941
Plays Doc Hunter
That's My Boy
1951
Plays Graham
Remember the Day
1941
Plays Dr. Riddell
Murder in the Air
1940
Plays Dr. Melnik
This Love of Ours
1945
Plays Arthur the butler
Back Street
1941
Plays Hamilton
Three Smart Girls
1936
Plays Whittingham P. Talbot
Stand Up and Fight
1939
Plays Bit role
Thunder Birds
1942
Plays Doctor
City for Conquest
1940
Plays Dr. McNulty
The Ape
1940
Plays Governor
Man Of The People
1937
Plays Hans Strauss
Forgotten
1933
Plays Navy Commander
Charlie Chan at the Olympics
1937
Plays Lawyer
Public Deb No. 1
1940
Plays Dr. Judson
Dakota
1945
Plays John Graham
Undercover Agent
1939
Plays Mr. Wetherby
Autumn Leaves
1956
Plays District Attorney Ed Chalmers
Blonde Ice
1948
Plays Broker
She Knew All the Answers
1941
Plays Manager Radio Station
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
Plays White House Correspondent
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Plays District Attorney Cope
Grand Exit
1935
Plays William Meredith, Sr.
Ace Drummond
1936
Plays Grant
It Ain't Hay
1943
Plays Warden Frank R. Bentley
Mark of the Gorilla
1950
Plays Joe Davis
Front Page Woman
1935
Plays Lansing
Charlie Chan at the Race Track
1936
Plays Admiral Terhune
The Atomic Submarine
1959
Plays First Doctor
Wings of the Navy
1939
Plays Warden Lund
Boston Blackie and the Law
1946
Plays Detective Mendall
Off the Record
1939
Plays Charles Lennox
The Pretender
1947
Plays Arthur Stanton
Sheriff of Las Vegas
1944
Plays Col. Halliburton
The Flying Missile
1950
Plays Adm. Curtiss
Devil Pays Off
1941
Plays Dr. Sterling
Child of Divorce
1946
Plays Mr. Bedford
You Can't Beat the Law
1943
Plays Capt. Parker
Son of the Navy
1940
Plays Prison Warden
Johnny Apollo
1940
Plays District Attorney
The Green Hornet
1940
Plays Hoyt Wells
A Family Affair
1937
Plays Army Officer
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941
TV Shows
Plays Mayor Hoover
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
Plays Butler
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Edgar Wellman
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Plays Col. Jack Redding
Adventures of Superman
1952
Plays Pharisee
The Living Christ
1951
Plays John Cromby
Annie Oakley
1954
Plays Dr. Jim O'Toole
The Millionaire
1955
Plays Gen. Maddux
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Plays Governor
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
Plays Doctor
Bonanza
1959
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The Wheeler Dealers
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The Wheeler Dealers
Businessman (uncredited)
1963
Bonanza
Doctor
1961Season 3
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Butler
1960Season 6
The Atomic Submarine
Admiral Terhune
1959
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Butler
1959Season 5
The Lost Missile
The Secretary of State
1958
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Butler
1958Season 4
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Governor
1958Season 8
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Butler
1957Season 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Selmer Jackson still alive?
Selmer Jackson passed away on March 30, 1971 at age 82.
What are the most famous roles of Selmer Jackson?
Selmer Jackson is best known for roles in The Grapes of Wrath, A Night at the Opera, Saboteur.
How many movies has Selmer Jackson been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1924), Selmer Jackson has appeared in 266 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Selmer Jackson's first movie?
The career of Selmer Jackson began with Flowers of Hate (1924).
What is Selmer Jackson's most recent movie or series?
Selmer Jackson's most recent release is The Wheeler Dealers, which premiered on November 14, 1963.
What TV shows has Selmer Jackson appeared in?
On television, Selmer Jackson has appeared in Bonanza, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Adventures of Superman, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
Selmer Jackson
1888-05-06 · Lake Mills, Iowa, USA
Selmer Jackson (May 7, 1888 - March 30, 1971) was an American stage, film and television actor who appeared in nearly 400 films between 1921 and 1963.