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(Sunday)
Died
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Height
175 cm (5'9")
Nationality
Languages
English
Spouses
Cynthia Stone (1950-1956), Felicia Farr (1962-2001)
Children
1 child: Chris Lemmon
Parents
John Uhler Lemmon Jr., Mildred Burgess Noel
Education
Eliot House, HB Studio, Harvard College, Harvard University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 86,215 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 74 years (1950-2024)
Notable
Career spanning 74 years (1950-2024) -- among the longest-active entertainers in A-tier
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 24
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Filmography (48)
AWARDS (3)
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Primetime Emmy Awards
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Golden Globe Awards
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BAFTA Film Awards
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Biography
John Uhler Lemmon III was an American actor. Considered proficient in both dramatic and comic roles, he was known for his anxious, middle-class everyman screen persona in comedy-drama films. He received numerous accolades including two Academy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, three BAFTA Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards and one Volpi Cup. He also received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1988, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 1991, and the Kennedy Center Honors in 1996. The Guardian labeled him as "the most successful tragi-comedian of his age".
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jack Lemmon?
Jack Lemmon was born on and passed away on at the age of 76.
Where was Jack Lemmon born?
Jack Lemmon was born in Newton.
What movies or shows has Jack Lemmon been in?
Jack Lemmon has 48 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hamlet (2024), Tuesdays with Morrie (1999), Inherit the Wind (1999), The Odd Couple II (1998), My Fellow Americans (1996).
Where can I find more information about Jack Lemmon?
You can find more about Jack Lemmon on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
