Occupation Actor Name Jack Baxley | Years active 1930–51 Role Character actor | |
Full Name Andrew Jackson Baxley Born July 4, 1884 ( 1884-07-04 ) Dallas, Texas, U.S. Died December 10, 1950, Los Angeles, California, United States Movies Anna Christie, Straight Is the Way, Faithless, International Crime, West of Broadway Similar People Edward Sedgwick, Orson Welles, Harry Beaumont, Charles Reisner, Charles Lamont | ||
Jack Baxley (born Andrew Jackson Baxley; 1884–1950) was an American character actor of the 1930s and 1940s. He appeared in over 100 films over his career, many in unnamed, un-credited roles. Occasionally he would receive small, named roles, and rarely a featured role.
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Life and career
Born in Dallas, Texas, prior to becoming an actor Baxley worked in circuses and carnivals as a side-show barker.
He made his film debut at the age of 47 in the 1930 Greta Garbo classic, Anna Christie, as a barker at Coney Island. It would be a character he portrayed frequently in films. Some of his more prominent roles included: Mathews in International Crime (1938); Judge Culpepper in Mr. Celebrity (1941); Sheriff Verner in Gallant Lady (1942); and in the featured role of Bill White in The Kid from Gower Gulch (1949), in one of his final performances.
Death
Baxley died on in Los Angeles, California, and was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.
Select filmography
(Per AFI database)
Filmography
Actor
1951
The Prowler as
Juryman (uncredited)
1950
Rider from Tucson as
Rodeo Announcer (uncredited)
1950
Battling Marshal as
Andy Jeffers (uncredited)
1950
The Kid from Gower Gulch as
Uncle Bill White
1948
Two Guys from Texas as
Townsman (uncredited)
1948
Summer Holiday as
Gus (uncredited)
1947
The Lady from Shanghai as
Guard (uncredited)
1947
High Wall as
Bartender (uncredited)
1947
The Last Round-up as
Bill (uncredited)
1947
Killer Dill as
Angus - Funeral Director (uncredited)
1947
Desperate as
Dr. Wilson (uncredited)
1947
Out of the Blue as
Trainman (uncredited)
1947
Framed as
Bank Guard (uncredited)
1947
The Egg and I as
Judge (uncredited)
1947
Rainbow Over the Rockies as
Charles Miller
1947
The Sea of Grass as
Homesteader (uncredited)
1947
California as
Cowhand (uncredited)
1946
Song of the Sierras as
Sheriff Ed Rawlins
1945
Riders of the Dawn as
Doc Judd Thomas
1945
Along Came Jones as
Rancher on Street (uncredited)
1945
Thrill of a Romance as
Detective at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
1945
It's in the Bag! as
Minister (uncredited)
1945
Shadows of Death as
Sheriff (uncredited)
1945
The Clock as
Information Clerk (uncredited)
1944
My Buddy as
Jim (uncredited)
1944
Wilson as
Minor Role (uncredited)
1944
Rationing as
Townsman (uncredited)
1944
Sweethearts of the U.S.A. as
Chief of Police Sly Slocum
1944
What a Man! as
George Rankin - Joan's Father (as John Baxley)
1944
And the Angels Sing as
Smalltown Roue (uncredited)
1943
True to Life as
Man on Bus (uncredited)
1943
The Powers Girl as
Beauty Pageant Judge (uncredited)
1942
A Tornado in the Saddle as
Big Bill Bailey
1942
Lucky Jordan as
Passerby with Quarter (uncredited)
1942
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch as
Lawyer (uncredited)
1942
City of Silent Men as
Police Chief
1942
The Magnificent Ambersons as
Reverend Smith (uncredited)
1942
Gallant Lady as
Sheriff Verner
1942
This Gun for Hire as
Innocent Dupe (uncredited)
1942
Ghost Town Law as
Marshal Bat Madison (uncredited)
1941
Mr. Celebrity as
Judge Culpepper
1941
Texas as
Bailiff (uncredited)
1941
Honky Tonk as
Townsman (uncredited)
1941
The Kid's Last Ride as
Jack (uncredited)
1940
Strike Up the Band as
Ice Cream Concessionaire (scenes deleted)
1940
When the Daltons Rode as
Townsman (uncredited)
1940
Young Tom Edison as
Man at Dingle's Store (uncredited)
1939
Slightly Honorable as
Detective with Godeana (uncredited)
1939
Stronger Than Desire as
Conductor at Train Station (uncredited)
1939
Mountain Rhythm as
Auctioneer Parkinson (uncredited)
1939
The Gracie Allen Murder Case as
Reporter #2 (uncredited)
1939
Fixer Dugan as
Ringmaster (uncredited)
1939
Zenobia as
Barker (uncredited)
1939
The Arizona Wildcat as
Wells Fargo Clerk (uncredited)
1938
Trade Winds as
Detective (uncredited)
1938
Spring Madness as
Railroad Train Announcer (uncredited)
1938
The Cowboy and the Lady as
Rodeo Rider (uncredited)
1938
The Crowd Roars as
Bartender (uncredited)
1938
Rascals as
Storekeeper (uncredited)
1938
International Crime as
Matthews
1938
Bear Facts (Short) as
Expressman
1937
Wells Fargo as
Knick-Knack Vendor (uncredited)
1937
You're Only Young Once as
Court Clerk (uncredited)
1937
Merry-Go-Round of 1938 as
Clergyman (uncredited)
1937
Portia on Trial as
Juror (uncredited)
1937
A Night at the Movies (Short) as
Movie Patron (uncredited)
1937
Double Wedding as
First Bartender (uncredited)
1937
My Dear Miss Aldrich as
Customer Stuck in Red Apple Inn (uncredited)
1937
Bad Guy as
Carnival Worker (uncredited)
1937
Vogues of 1938 as
Railroad Man with Scenery (uncredited)
1937
Woman Chases Man as
Process Server (uncredited)
1937
Love Is News as
Deputy (uncredited)
1937
Murder Goes to College as
Concessionaire (uncredited)
1937
Man of the People as
Duffy (uncredited)
1936
Sworn Enemy as
Ring Announcer (uncredited)
1936
San Francisco as
Kinko (uncredited)
1936
Poppy as
Bit part (uncredited)
1936
The Great Ziegfeld as
Detective (uncredited)
1936
Moonlight Murder as
Policeman at Hollywood Bowl (uncredited)
1935
O'Shaughnessy's Boy as
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
1935
The Affair of Susan as
Spieler (uncredited)
1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze as
Court Officer (uncredited)
1935
Our Little Girl as
Leyton - Druggist (uncredited)
1935
Times Square Lady as
Disgruntled Hockey Fan (uncredited)
1934
The Gay Bride as
$100 Rercipient (uncredited)
1934
Straight Is the Way as
Grocery Store Proprietor (uncredited)
1934
Murder in the Private Car as
Holton Conductor (uncredited)
1934
Now I'll Tell as
Bookmaker (uncredited)
1934
Sadie McKee as
Short-Order Cook (uncredited)
1934
Whirlpool as
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
1934
Good Dame as
Dame Show Barker (uncredited)
1933
Dancing Lady as
Burlesque Barker (uncredited)
1933
The Chief as
Gussie, Assistant Ringmaster (uncredited)
1933
Bureau of Missing Persons as
Homicide Detective (uncredited)
1933
The Stranger's Return as
Farmhand (uncredited)
1933
Lilly Turner as
Man in Carnival Audience (uncredited)
1933
Hell Below as
Kangaroo Boxing Match Manager (uncredited)
1933
Gabriel Over the White House as
Unemployed Marcher (uncredited)
1933
Ladies They Talk About as
Attendee at Revival Meeting - Seated Next to David (uncredited)
1932
Prosperity as
Man Trading Pot Roast (uncredited)
1932
Faithless as
Candy Store Proprietor (uncredited)
1932
Speak Easily as
Tom - Sheriff's Deputy (uncredited)
1932
Are You Listening? as
Speakeasy Doorman (uncredited)
1932
The Wet Parade as
Wilson Supporter (uncredited)
1932
Polly of the Circus as
Ringmaster (uncredited)
1931
West of Broadway as
Policeman in Court (uncredited)
1931
Possessed as
'League of Nations' Heckler (uncredited)
1931
What a Bozo! (Short) as
Night Club Janitor (uncredited)
1931
Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) as
Carnival Barker (uncredited)
1931
Laughing Sinners as
Waiter (uncredited)
1930
The Unholy Three as
Outside Sideshow Barker (uncredited)
1930
The Sins of the Children as
Tom - Inventory Taker (uncredited)
1930
The Florodora Girl as
Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1930
Free and Easy as
Train Conductor (uncredited)
1930
Anna Christie as
Coney Island Barker (uncredited)
Stunts
1950
Battling Marshal (stunts - uncredited)
1944
Rationing (stunts - uncredited)
1943
True to Life (stunts - uncredited)
1942
Lucky Jordan (stunts - uncredited)
1942
This Gun for Hire (stunts - uncredited)
Archive Footage
1964
The Big Parade of Comedy (Documentary) as
Actor in 'A Night at the Movies' (uncredited)
References
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