Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Television actor, Film actor, Actor
Birthday
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Died
Birthplace
Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint
Languages
English
Children
1 child
Education
Wabash College
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Name Origin
English < Middle English < Old English < Proto-Indo-European (*dʰen-)
Popularity
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Dean Jagger is known for acting.
Born in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA (died at age 87).
3 awards including Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Dean Jagger has 50 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (6)
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Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1950
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Daytime Emmy Award
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Daytime Emmy Award
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Biography
Dean Jagger was an American film, stage, and television actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Twelve O'Clock High (1949). Other notable films in which Jagger appeared include The Robe (1953), White Christmas (1954), Bad Day at Black Rock (1955), King Creole (1958), The Nun's Story (1959), Elmer Gantry (1960), Vanishing Point (1971), Game of Death (1978), and Alligator (1980).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Dean Jagger?
Dean Jagger was born on and passed away on at the age of 87.
Where was Dean Jagger born?
Dean Jagger was born in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Dean Jagger been in?
Dean Jagger has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include Warrior (2019), Evil Town (1987), The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976), The Glass House (1972), Vanishing Point (1971).
What is Dean Jagger known for?
Dean Jagger is primarily known as an actor. Dean Jagger was an American film, stage, and television actor. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Twelve O'Clock…
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You can find more about Dean Jagger on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
