Jimmy Lydon
James J. Lydon (May 30, 1923 – March 9, 2022) was an American actor and television producer. He was known as a teenage actor during the 1930s.[1]
Jimmy Lydon | |
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 Lydon in 2013 | |
| Born | May 30, 1923 |
| Died | March 9, 2022 (aged 98) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor, producer |
| Years active | 1937–1987 |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Pernetti (m. 1945; div. 19??) Betty Lou Nedell (m. 1952) |
| Children | 2 |
In 1953, he was cast as Murray in the aviation adventure movie Island in the Sky, starring John Wayne. He also played Biffen Cardoza on the last six episodes of Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954 and made appearances in Lux Video Theatre and The Christophers.
Lydon easily appeared roles in television. He played Chris Thayer on The First Hundred Years. The show was CBS' first daytime soap opera. It was performed live for three seasons of 300 episodes.
Lydon died on March 9, 2022 at his home in San Diego, California at the age of 98.[2]
Jimmy Lydon Media
Scene from The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair. Archive.org claims this video as public domain, so I boldly believe the copyright has expired.
Lydon in Twice Blessed (1945)
References
- ↑ Erickson, Hal (2012). "Jimmy Lydon biography". The New York Times (Baseline & All Movie Guide). https://movies.nytimes.com/person/43901/Jimmy-Lydon/biography. Retrieved December 6, 2008.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike. "Jimmy Lydon, William Powell's Oldest Son in 'Life With Father,' Dies at 98". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2022.
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