1960
Search results
Jackie Coogan was an American actor and comedian who became a child star in silent films. He later sued his mother and stepfather over his squandered earnings and inspired the Coogan Act, a law that protects child performers' rights.
Jackie Coogan was a child star who appeared in movies such as The Kid, Oliver Twist, and Tom Sawyer. He also played Uncle Fester in The Addams Family and fought for his rights as a child actor in the Coogan Act.
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
Jackie Coogan (born October 26, 1914, Los Angeles, California, U.S.—died March 1, 1984, Santa Monica, California) was the first major Hollywood child star, who rose to fame in the silent-film era and was best known as the sad-eyed waif of The Kid (1921) and similar movies.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 18, 2024 · Learn about the startling facts of Jackie Coogan, the first true child star in film history. From his breakout role in The Kid to his tragic losses and controversies, discover the R-rated story of his life.
A comprehensive list of films and television shows featuring Jackie Coogan, an American actor who started his career as a child star in Charlie Chaplin's The Kid. See his roles, years, and notes from 1917 to 1984.
Feb 29, 2024 · He was a World War Two glider pilot hero who survived a deadly attack by Japanese soldiers; he had four volatile marriages, including to Golden Age starlet Betty...
Jackie Coogan was a child star who appeared in films with Charlie Chaplin and later became a TV actor. He fought for his rights as a child actor and helped pass the Coogan Act, which protects child actors' earnings.
