Jackie Kelk
actor and comedian (1923-2002)
John Daly "Jackie" Kelk (August 6, 1923 – September 5, 2002) was an American stage, radio, film, and television actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for portraying the role of Homer Brown on the radio series The Aldrich Family and as the original voice of Jimmy Olsen on The Adventures of Superman.
Early years
Kelk was born John Daly Kelk in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willy Kelk. He attended St. Gregory's Academy before changing to Professional Children's School in New York.
Career
Kelk began his career as a child actor in the 1930s. He made his film debut Sam in the 1931 short Play Ball, made by Warner Bros. In 1932, he was cast as a snobby bow-tied boy named "Georgie Bassett" in the Penrod Vitaphone comedy shorts.
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