Jack Oakie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 12, 1903
Died	January 23, 1978 (age 74)
Birthplace	Sedalia, Missouri, USA
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Jack Oakie's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Portraying comedic characters in 1930s and 1940s Hollywood films; especially as Napaloni in 'The Great Dictator' (1940)

Intro

Jack Oakie was an American actor and comedian, best known for his work in films during the 1930s and 1940s, including his celebrated role as Napaloni, the dictator of Bacteria, in Charlie Chaplin's 'The Great Dictator' (1940).

Early Life & Background

Jack Oakie was born Lewis Delaney Offield in Sedalia, Missouri, and grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He moved to New York City in his teens and began his career as a vaudeville performer before transitioning to Broadway and then Hollywood.

Career Highlights

• Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Napaloni in 'The Great Dictator' (1940)
• Appeared in numerous popular comedies throughout the 1930s, such as 'Million Dollar Legs' (1932) and 'The Toast of New York' (1937)
• Had a successful transition from stage (vaudeville and Broadway) to the screen, making over 80 film appearances

Trivia

• Jack Oakie's comedic facial expressions were so distinctive that he became known as the 'Master of the Double Take.'
• He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the motion picture industry.
• Married actress Victoria Horne and their home, Oakridge Estate in Los Angeles, is now a historic landmark.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Oakie
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0643307/