Richard Jaeckel - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 10, 1926 |
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| Died | June 14, 1997 (age 70) |
| Birthplace | Long Beach, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Richard Jaeckel's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Film and television roles, notably in 'The Dirty Dozen', 'Starman', and 'Sometimes a Great Notion' |
Intro
Richard Jaeckel was an American actor known for his extensive work in film and television, particularly in the war and western genres from the 1940s through the 1990s. He gained recognition for his rugged roles and earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'Sometimes a Great Notion' (1971).
Early Life & Background
Richard Jaeckel was born in Long Beach, New York, to a stage manager father and a homemaker mother. He attended a private school in New York and later moved to Los Angeles, where he began working as a mailboy at 20th Century Fox, which led to his first acting role.
Career Highlights
- Debut film role in 'Guadalcanal Diary' (1943)
- Known for roles in 'The Dirty Dozen' (1967), 'The Green Slime' (1968), and 'Starman' (1984)
- Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'Sometimes a Great Notion' (1971)
- Regular TV roles including 'Baywatch' and appearances on many popular TV series
Trivia
- Had a film and television career that spanned over 50 years.
- Was often cast as military and tough character roles.
- Died in 1997 after a long battle with cancer.
FAQs
People also ask
Richard Jaeckel was born the 10 October 1926.
Long Beach, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About October 10th, 1926, in brief:
- Historical events: The St. Louis Cardinals won the 1926 World Series on October 10, 1926, defeating the New York Yankees in seven games.
- Day of the week: October 10th, 1926 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Breezin' Along with the Breeze by Johnny Marvin
- Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice
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