DeWitt Jennings

DeWitt Jennings

Deceased · Born: Jun 21, 1871 · Died: Mar 1, 1937

Personal Details

BornJun 21, 1871 Cameron, Missouri, USA

Biography

DeWitt Jennings, a renowned American actor, entered this world on a warm summer day, June 21st, 1871, in the charming town of Cameron, Missouri, USA.

Throughout his illustrious career, Jennings left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, captivating audiences with his remarkable performances in iconic films such as Mutiny on the Bounty (1935),Exit Smiling (1926),and Seven Keys to Baldpate (1929).

Away from the spotlight, Jennings was a devoted husband to the lovely Margaret Ethel Conroy, with whom he shared a deep and abiding love.

Tragically, Jennings' life was cut short, and he passed away on March 1st, 1937, in the bustling city of Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and entertain to this day.

Career

1942
1937
That I May Live
That I May Live as Chief of Police
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Snodgrass
We Who Are About to Die
We Who Are About to Die as Mike Brannigan
This Is My Affair
This Is My Affair as Bradley Wallace
1936
The Accusing Finger
The Accusing Finger as Prison Warden
Sins of Man
Sins of Man as Twichelesko
Sing, Baby, Sing
Sing, Baby, Sing as Mr. Lee, the Landlord
1935
A Dog of Flanders
A Dog of Flanders as Carl Cogez
Murder on a Honeymoon
Murder on a Honeymoon as Captain Beegle
Front Page Woman
Front Page Woman as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much as Man Yelling for Food (uncredited)
1934
Take the Stand
Take the Stand as Police Commissioner
Little Man, What Now?
Little Man, What Now? as Emil Kleninholz
The Meanest Gal in Town
The Meanest Gal in Town as Police Chief (uncredited)
Charlie Chan's Courage
Charlie Chan's Courage as Constable Brackett (as DeWitt C. Jennings)
A Wicked Woman
A Wicked Woman as The Sheriff
Massacre
Massacre as Sheriff Jennings
1933
On Your Guard
On Your Guard as Joshua Perkins
One Year Later
One Year Later as Deputy Russell
I Loved a Woman
I Loved a Woman as Banker (uncredited)
Ladies They Talk About
Ladies They Talk About as Detective Tracy (uncredited)
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum as Police Captain, 12th Precinct
1932
Silver Dollar
Silver Dollar as George, the Mine Foreman
Dancers in the Dark
Dancers in the Dark as Police Sergeant McGroody
The Match King
The Match King as Bodensky (uncredited)
Central Park
Central Park as Police Desk Sergeant Monahan (uncredited)
Night Court
Night Court as Court Policeman (uncredited)
Movie Crazy
Movie Crazy as Mr. Hall
1931
The Squaw Man
The Squaw Man as Sheriff Bud Hardy
The Primrose Path
The Primrose Path as Joe Malone
The Secret 6
The Secret 6 as Chief of Police Donlin
Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith as B.W. Tozer (uncredited)
1930
The Bat Whispers
The Bat Whispers as Police Captain
The Night Ride
The Night Ride as Capt. O'Donnell
The Criminal Code
The Criminal Code as Yard Captain Gleason
The Big House
The Big House as Wallace
Those Who Dance
Those Who Dance as Captain O'Brien
The Big Trail
The Big Trail as Boat Captain Hollister (uncredited)
The Trial of Mary Dugan
The Trial of Mary Dugan as Inspector Hunt
The Valiant
The Valiant as Warden Holt
Alibi
Alibi as Officer O'Brien
1927
Two Arabian Knights
Two Arabian Knights as American Consul
1926
While London Sleeps
While London Sleeps as Inspector Burke
1923
Within the Law
Within the Law as Inspector Burke
1917
The Little American
The Little American as English Barrister