Jack Perrin

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Jack Perrin (July 25, 1896 – December 17, 1967) was an American actor specializing in westerns.

He was born Lyman Wakefield Perrin in Three Rivers, Michigan; his father worked in real estate and relocated the family to Los Angeles, California shortly after the turn of the century.

Perrin served in the U.S. Navy during World War I. Following the war, he returned to Los Angeles and started acting for Universal Studios. Initially Perrin did bit parts and supporting roles, often under the names Jack Gable or Richard (Dick) Terry, before finally settling on Jack Perrin as his stage name.

In 1920 Perrin married actress Josephine Hill. During the 1920s, Perrin made a name for himself, starring in a number of cliffhanger, melodrama, and serial films.

When talkies premiered, Perrin found a niche playing the lead in B-movie westerns. His last major role was as Davy Crockett in 1937's The Painted Stallion. Perrin divorced his wife that year as well. Though he continued making films through 1960, many of his later roles were minor and often went uncredited.

Perrin suffered a heart attack and died December 17, 1967, aged 71.