Acting

Jack Perry

Born March 7, 1895 · Nicastro, Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy

Died October 7, 1971 · aged 76

No biography available.

Known For

Some Like It Hot · 1959

Some Like It Hot

★ 8.11959

MovieComedyRomance

In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.

King Kong · 1933

King Kong

★ 7.61933

MovieAdventureFantasy

Adventurous filmmaker Carl Denham sets out to produce a motion picture unlike anything the world has seen before. Alongside his leading lady Ann Darrow and his first mate Jack Driscoll, they arrive on an island and discover a legendary creature said to be neither beast nor man. Denham captures the monster to be displayed on Broadway as King Kong, the eighth wonder of the world.

A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.

Ocean's Eleven · 1960

Ocean's Eleven

★ 6.41960

MovieCrimeComedy

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.

Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

The growing ambition of Julius Caesar is a source of major concern to his close friend Brutus. Cassius persuades him to participate in his plot to assassinate Caesar but both have sorely underestimated Mark Antony.

Nightmare Alley · 1947

Nightmare Alley

★ 7.21947

MovieDramaThriller

A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

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Some Like It Hot · 1959

Some Like It Hot

★ 8.11959

MovieComedyRomance

In Prohibition-era Chicago, musicians Joe and Jerry witness a mob hit, and flee the state in an all-female band disguised as Josephine and Daphne, but further complications set in.

Gangster at Convention (uncredited)

King Kong · 1933

King Kong

★ 7.61933

MovieAdventureFantasy

Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)

A small-town sheriff in the American West enlists the help of a disabled man, a drunk, and a young gunfighter in his efforts to hold in jail the brother of the local bad guy.

Barfly (uncredited)

Ocean's Eleven · 1960

Ocean's Eleven

★ 6.41960

MovieCrimeComedy

Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

In 1920s Chicago, Italian immigrant and notorious thug, Antonio 'Tony' Camonte, aka Scarface, shoots his way to the top of the mobs while trying to protect his sister from the criminal life.

One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited)

Silent Thug Beating Marlowe (uncredited)

Citizen of Rome (uncredited)

Nightmare Alley · 1947

Nightmare Alley

★ 7.21947

MovieDramaThriller

A roustabout joins a traveling carny and schemes to figure out the mind-reading act of Mademoiselle Zeena and her alcoholic husband.

Roustabout (uncredited)

Guys and Dolls · 1955

Guys and Dolls

★ 6.61955

MovieComedyCrime

In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a Salvation Army missionary to Havana, and unexpectedly they fall for each other. And the bet has a hidden motive ... classic song and dance ensues!

Gambler (uncredited)

The epic story of a family involved in the Oklahoma Land Rush of April 22, 1889.

Townsman (uncredited)

A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.

Stagehand (uncredited)

Expecting the usual loss, a boxing manager takes bribes from a betting gangster without telling his fighter.

Fight Spectator (uncredited)

Somebody Up There Likes Me · 1956

Somebody Up There Likes Me

★ 7.21956

MovieDrama

The story of boxer Rocky Graziano's rise from juvenile delinquent to world champ.

Man in Bar (uncredited)

A psychopathic criminal with a mother complex makes a daring break from prison and then leads his old gang in a chemical plant payroll heist. After the heist, events take a crazy turn.

Convict (uncredited)

Winchester '73 · 1950

Winchester '73

★ 7.31950

MovieWestern

Lin McAdam rides into town on the trail of Dutch Henry Brown, only to find himself in a shooting competition against him. McAdam wins the prize, a one-in-a-thousand Winchester rifle, but Dutch steals it and leaves town. McAdam follows, intent on settling his old quarrel, while the rifle keeps changing hands and touching a number of lives.

Townsman (uncredited)

Friendly Persuasion · 1956

Friendly Persuasion

★ 6.61956

MovieDramaWar

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

Carnival Patron (uncredited)

Unrepentant Tennessee moonshine runner Luke Doolin makes dangerous high-speed deliveries for his liquor-producing father, Vernon, but won't let his younger brother Robin join the family business. Under pressure from both out-of-town gangster Kogan, who wants a piece of the local action, and Treasury agent Barrett, who wants to destroy the moonshine business, Luke fights for his fast-fading way of life.

Kogan Henchman Killed in Car Crash (uncredited)

The Far Country · 1954

The Far Country

★ 6.91954

MovieWestern

During the Klondike Gold Rush, a misanthropic cattle driver and his talkative elderly partner run afoul of the law in Alaska and are forced to work for a saloon owner to take her supplies into a newly booming but lawless Canadian town.

Miner (uncredited)

A group of academics have spent years shut up in a house working on the definitive encyclopedia. When one of them discovers that his entry on slang is hopelessly outdated, he ventures into the wide world to learn about the evolving language. Here he meets Sugarpuss O’Shea, a nightclub singer, who’s on top of all the slang—and, it just so happens, needs a place to stay.

Pool Hall Patron (uncredited)

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man · 1951

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

★ 6.31951

MovieHorrorComedy

As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man.

Rocky's Handler (uncredited)

Detective Story · 1951

Detective Story

★ 7.01951

MovieCrimeDrama

Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.

Man in Custody (uncredited)

Cyrano de Bergerac · 1950

Cyrano de Bergerac

★ 6.91950

MovieRomanceDrama

France, 1640. Cyrano, the charismatic swordsman-poet with the absurd nose, hopelessly loves the beauteous Roxane; she, in turn, confesses to Cyrano her love for the handsome but tongue-tied Christian. The chivalrous Cyrano sets up with Christian an innocent deception, with tragic results.

Cavalier (uncredited)

Madcap couple George and Marion Kerby are killed in an automobile accident. They return as ghosts to try and liven up the regimented lifestyle of their friend and bank president, Cosmo Topper. When Topper starts to live it up, it strains relations with his stuffy wife.

The Harvey Girls · 1946

The Harvey Girls

★ 6.61946

MovieMusicWestern

On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to open a "Harvey House" restaurant at a remote whistle-stop.

Man in Saloon (uncredited)

The Abbott and Costello Show · 1952

The Abbott and Costello Show

★ 7.21952

SeriesComedy

Bud and Lou are unemployed actors living in Mr. Fields’ boarding house. Lou’s girlfriend Hillary lives across the hall. Many situations arise leading to slapstick and puns.

Passerby