Jack Lemmon
American actor (1925–2001)
1925 — 2001
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1925–2001)
Born
February 8, 1925
Died
2001 (age ~76)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, comedian, musician
United StatesBorn in NewtonDied in Los Angeles
1925
Born in Newton (1925-02-08)
1956
AwardAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actor
1959
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1960
AwardGolden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
1960
AwardBAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
1960
Awardstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
About
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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Who is Jack Lemmon?+
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, tw
What does the name Jack mean?+
The name Jack means "A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.". It is of English origin.
When was Jack Lemmon born?+
Jack Lemmon was born on February 8, 1925.
When did Jack Lemmon die?+
Jack Lemmon died in 2001, at approximately 76 years of age.
Name Meaning
A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.
The name Jack is of English origin, meaning "A unisex given name derived from a pet form of the name John. Occasionally a diminutive of other given names such as Jackson, Jacob, Jacqueline or Jonathan.. Etymology: From Jackin, Jankyn, a popular pet form of John; rarely also an anglicized form of Jacques (equivalent of Jacob and James). It can be also used as nickname for Jacob. Though the name was originally a pet form, it has become more of an independent name. Equivalent to John + -kin, Jake or Jacques. See also Hennequin, Jannequin and Janneken.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jack — February 8, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Respect.
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You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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