Jack Goode

Acting

Jack Goode

Born June 2, 1908 · Columbus, Ohio, USA

Died June 24, 1971 · aged 63

Jack Goode (born Irwin Thomas Whittridge), known early in his career as Jack Good, was an American film and television actor. He was also host of the television variety series Shindig! and Saturday Stars.

Known For

Swing TimeSwing Time · 1936
Swing Time
★ 6.81936
MovieRomanceComedy
Lucky is tricked into missing his own wedding to Margaret and has to make $25,000 so her father will allow him to marry her. He and business partner Pop go to New York where they run into dancing instructor Penny. She and Lucky form a successful dance partnership, but romance is blighted by his old attachment to Margaret and hers for Ricky.
Flying Down to RioFlying Down to Rio · 1933
Flying Down to Rio
★ 6.31933
MovieComedyRomance
An American bandleader woos a Brazilian beauty who is already engaged to his employer. His friends try to help him, while learning the local dance, The Carioca. The first pairing of Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers, and their only pre-Code film.
Hollywood PartyHollywood Party · 1937
Hollywood Party
★ 6.81937
MovieComedyMusic
Elissa Landi and Charley Chase host an East Asian themed garden tea party in Hollywood. After introducing a few Hollywood luminaries who are attending the party, they present a number of musical and/or dance performances to entertain the crowd. This set of performances also includes ethnic Chinese actress Anna May Wong modeling some fashions she brought back from her first ever trip to China. Through it all, one of the guests, already inebriated, is having a few problems mixing and serving the cocktails he wants.
Who's Looney NowWho's Looney Now · 1936
Who's Looney Now
★ 8.01936
MovieComedy
Mr. Brown is riding home from work one day with his new neighbor, Mr. Johnson. When Brown explains that he has all kinds of problems at home, Johnson wants to help him. So, when they arrive, Johnson gives Brown a demonstration of one of the tricks that he uses to get his family to act as he wishes them too. But when Brown tries out Johnson's ideas on his own, things do not go as planned.
The Knife of the PartyThe Knife of the Party · 1934
The Knife of the Party
★ 5.31934
MovieComedy
A Theatrical Company is facing bankruptcy while being stuck in a hostile town, miles from home, in a hotel where they are already well in arrears in payment of their bills. The whole plot revolves around the troupe having to work in order to compensate the Hotel owner.
Masks and MemoriesMasks and Memories · 1934
Masks and Memories
★ 8.01934
MovieComedyMusic
In this musical short, three individuals try to entice a reclusive uncle to join the festivities during Mardi Gras.
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith Show · 1960
The Andy Griffith Show
★ 7.61960
SeriesComedyFamily
Andy Taylor is the widowed sheriff of the fictional small community of Mayberry, North Carolina. His life is complicated by an inept, but well-meaning deputy, Barney Fife, a spinster aunt and housekeeper, Aunt Bee, and a precocious young son, Opie. Local ne'er-do-wells, bumbling pals, and temperamental girlfriends further complicate his life.
Hogan's HeroesHogan's Heroes · 1965
Hogan's Heroes
★ 7.51965
SeriesWar & PoliticsComedy
From a German prisoner of war camp during World War II, Colonel Robert E. Hogan coordinates an international crew of Allied prisoners running a Special Operations group.

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