Selmer Jackson
Known for
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 97 years.
Selmer Jackson
263 Movies
9 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 97 years.
Movies
Plays Inspection Officer
The Grapes of Wrath
1940
Plays Caleb Kent
Brigham Young
1940
Plays Stringer
Magic Town
1947
Plays Hamilton
Three Smart Girls
1936
Plays Dr. Judson
Dakota
1945
Plays Graham
Remember the Day
1941
Plays White House Correspondent
Stand Up and Cheer!
1934
Plays Ed Brawley
Pitfall
1948
Plays Hans Strauss
Forgotten
1933
Plays The Warden
The Westland Case
1937
Plays District Attorney Ed Chalmers
Blonde Ice
1948
Plays Joe Davis
Front Page Woman
1935
Plays Arthur the butler
Back Street
1941
Plays Bit role
Thunder Birds
1942
Plays Admiral Terhune
The Atomic Submarine
1959
Plays Mr. Wetherby
Autumn Leaves
1956
Plays Manager Radio Station
Alexander's Ragtime Band
1938
Plays Prison Warden
Johnny Apollo
1940
Plays Capt. Evans Dover
On Dress Parade
1939
Plays Grant
It Ain't Hay
1943
Plays Doctor
City for Conquest
1940
Plays James Sawyer
The Man Who Wouldn't Talk
1940
Plays William Meredith, Sr.
Ace Drummond
1936
Plays Lansing
Charlie Chan at the Race Track
1936
Plays J.C. Scoville
Traveling Saleslady
1935
Plays Sersen
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
1942
Plays Hoyt Wells
A Family Affair
1937
Plays Henry DeMille
Lady with Red Hair
1940
Plays Whittingham P. Talbot
Stand Up and Fight
1939
Plays Senator
Blossoms in the Dust
1941
Plays Inspector
Gateway
1938
Plays Army Officer
Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941
Plays Doc Hunter
That's My Boy
1951
Plays Broker
She Knew All the Answers
1941
Plays Charles Lennox
The Pretender
1947
Plays Doctor
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
1939
Plays Medical Examiner
The Accusing Finger
1936
Plays Parker
Prison Nurse
1938
Plays Minister at Wedding
My Favorite Spy
1942
Plays Joe, a Gangster
I've Got Your Number
1934
Plays Col. Halliburton
The Flying Missile
1950
Plays Hoyt Wells
You're Only Young Once
1937
Plays John Graham
Undercover Agent
1939
Plays Capt. Parker
Son of the Navy
1940
Plays Dr. Riddell
Murder in the Air
1940
Plays Dr. Johnson
Gunmen of Abilene
1950
Plays Army Medical Examiner
Swanee River
1939
Plays Prof. Carl Blakely
Devil Goddess
1955
Plays Army Officer
Red Salute
1935
Plays Program Director
Broadway Gondolier
1935
TV Shows
Plays Mayor Hoover
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955
Plays Col. Jack Redding
Adventures of Superman
1952
Plays Butler
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Plays Dr. Jim O'Toole
The Millionaire
1955
Plays John Cromby - Rancher
Annie Oakley
1954
Plays Gen. Maddux
The Ford Television Theatre
1952
Plays Governor
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
1951
Plays Pharisee
The Living Christ
1951
Plays Doctor
Bonanza
1959
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The Wheeler Dealers
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The Wheeler Dealers
Businessman (uncredited)
1963
Film
Bonanza
Doctor · 1 episode
1961
TV
The Atomic Submarine
Admiral Terhune
1959
Film
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Butler · 1 episode
1957–1958
TV
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
Governor · 1 episode
1958
TV
The Lost Missile
The Secretary of State
1958
Film
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Mayor Hoover · 8 episodes
1956–1957
TV
Adventures of Superman
Col. Jack Redding · 2 episodes
1952–1956
TV
Autumn Leaves
Mr. Wetherby
1956
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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 42-year career (since 1929), Selmer Jackson has appeared in 263 movies and 9 TV shows.
What was Selmer Jackson's first movie?
The career of Selmer Jackson began with Thru Different Eyes (1929).
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.