Jack Wise

Jack Wise

Deceased · Born: Jan 2, 1888 · Died: Mar 7, 1954

Personal Details

BornJan 2, 1888 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Jack Wise, a renowned thespian, entered this world on January 2, 1888, in the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, Wise made a lasting impact on the world of cinema, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry. Some of his most notable performances include his captivating portrayal in Smashing the Money Ring, a 1939 cinematic masterpiece, as well as his memorable roles in There He Goes, a 1928 silent film, and Comet Over Broadway, a 1938 dramatic release.

As the years went by, Wise's star continued to shine bright, illuminating the silver screen with his remarkable talent. However, his life came to a close on March 7, 1954, in the sun-kissed city of Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.

Career

1953
House of Wax
House of Wax as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
1951
Storm Warning
Storm Warning as Townsman at Inquest (uncredited)
1949
Homicide
Homicide as Hotel Tenant
It's a Great Feeling
It's a Great Feeling as Train Passenger in Lower (uncredited)
1947
Always Together
Always Together as Husband (uncredited)
Nora Prentiss
Nora Prentiss as Court Stenographer (uncredited)
1946
The Man I Love
The Man I Love as Waiter (uncredited)
1944
Hollywood Canteen
Hollywood Canteen as Busboy (uncredited)
Crime by Night
Crime by Night as Jimmy - Bartender (uncredited)
1943
The Hard Way
The Hard Way as Actor Leaving Theater (Uncredited)
Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic as Dispatcher (uncredited)
Old Acquaintance
Old Acquaintance as Baggage Man (uncredited)
1942
Vaudeville Days
Vaudeville Days as Man in Audience (uncredited)
Murder in the Big House
Murder in the Big House as Reporter (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim as Headwaiter (uncredited)
Casablanca
Casablanca as Waiter (uncredited)
1941
A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark as Photographer
Highway West
Highway West as Tourist (uncredited)
The Great Mr. Nobody
The Great Mr. Nobody as Newspaper Office Clerk
Bad Men of Missouri
Bad Men of Missouri as Tax Collector
Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe as Delegate (uncredited)
1940
Alice in Movieland
Alice in Movieland as Autograph Hound (uncredited)
Alex in Wonderland
Alex in Wonderland as Count Clerk
King of the Lumberjacks
King of the Lumberjacks as Lumberjack at Wedding Reception (uncredited)
A Fugitive from Justice
A Fugitive from Justice as Reporter at Train Station (uncredited)
Calling Philo Vance
Calling Philo Vance as 1st Photographer (uncredited)
Money and the Woman
Money and the Woman as Seated Bank Customer (uncredited)
No Time for Comedy
No Time for Comedy as Actor in Show (uncredited)
Saturday's Children
Saturday's Children as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
'Til We Meet Again
'Til We Meet Again as Ship Officer (uncredited)
Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American as Football Fan at Game (uncredited)
They Drive by Night
They Drive by Night as Jake (uncredited)
1939
Women in the Wind
Women in the Wind as Welcoming Official / Cleveland Spectator (uncredited)
Secret Service of the Air
Secret Service of the Air as Ivan's Alien Pal
Torchy Runs for Mayor
Torchy Runs for Mayor as Police Stenographer (uncredited)
Private Detective
Private Detective as Extra Leaving Courtroom (uncredited)
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Convict (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Reporter
Nancy Drew... Reporter as Newspaper Office Worker (uncredited)
Code of the Secret Service
Code of the Secret Service as Croupier (uncredited)
Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen as Man in Line (uncredited)
On Your Toes
On Your Toes as Stagehand
Blackwell's Island
Blackwell's Island as Prison Barber (uncredited)
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter
Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter as Extra Watching Fire
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase
Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase as Second Photographer (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
They Made Me a Criminal as Second Fight Ticket Seller (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Chinatown
Torchy Blane in Chinatown as Party Guest (uncredited)
1938
Comet Over Broadway
Comet Over Broadway as Stage Manager
Torchy Gets Her Man
Torchy Gets Her Man as Laughing Bystander (uncredited)
Torchy Blane in Panama
Torchy Blane in Panama as Steward (uncredited)
Penrod's Double Trouble
Penrod's Double Trouble as First Reporter (uncredited)
Garden of the Moon
Garden of the Moon as Night Club Patron on Dance Floor (uncredited)
Over the Wall
Over the Wall as Clothesbox Convict Trusty
A Slight Case of Murder
A Slight Case of Murder as Partygoer (uncredited)
1937
Love Is on the Air
Love Is on the Air as KDTS Employee
Guns of the Pecos
Guns of the Pecos as Davis Bros. Clerk
The Adventurous Blonde
The Adventurous Blonde as Joker in Bar (uncredited)
Midnight Court
Midnight Court as Court Clerk
Missing Witnesses
Missing Witnesses as Customer (uncredited)
Smart Blonde
Smart Blonde as Hymie (uncredited)
Ever Since Eve
Ever Since Eve as First Pedestrian (uncredited)
San Quentin
San Quentin as Convict in Fight (uncredited)
1936
King of Hockey
King of Hockey as Man with Penalty Timekeeper (uncredited)
Sons o' Guns
Sons o' Guns as Military Policeman
Bullets or Ballots
Bullets or Ballots as Waiter (uncredited)
Satan Met a Lady
Satan Met a Lady as Pushy Photographer (uncredited)
Earthworm Tractors
Earthworm Tractors as Johnson's Clerk
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Courtroom Reporter (uncredited)
1935
Don't Bet on Blondes
Don't Bet on Blondes as Man Going to Bet on Tip (Uncredited)
While the Patient Slept
While the Patient Slept as Reporter (uncredited)
A Night at the Ritz
A Night at the Ritz as Busboy (uncredited)
Broadway Hostess
Broadway Hostess as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
1934
I Sell Anything
I Sell Anything as Spectator (uncredited)
Smarty
Smarty as Nightclub Waiter (uncredited)
Hi, Nellie
Hi, Nellie as Vital Statistics Clerk (uncredited)
The Circus Clown
The Circus Clown as Card Player
The Case of the Howling Dog
The Case of the Howling Dog as Telegram Clerk (uncredited)
1933
Hard to Handle
Hard to Handle as Florida Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Bureau of Missing Persons
Bureau of Missing Persons as Mr. Engel - Press Agent (uncredited)
1932
Big City Blues
Big City Blues as Speakeasy Patron (uncredited)
Life Begins
Life Begins as Medical Student (uncredited)
1930
Numbered Men
Numbered Men as Bugs - Convict (uncredited)
The Doorway to Hell
The Doorway to Hell as Delivery Waiter (uncredited)