Mary Ann Jackson
Born January 14, 1923 (Age: 103)
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Los Angeles, California, USA
Biography
American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii.
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Filmography
The Our Gang Story
1994
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as Mary Ann (archive footage)
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Age: 70
Classic Comedy Teams
1986
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as Our Gang (archive footage)
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Age: 62
Her First Beau
1941
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as Student
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Age: 18
The Christmas Party
1931
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as Party Guest
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Age: 8
Laughing Sinners
1931
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as Betty
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Age: 8
Fly My Kite
1931
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 8
Bargain Day
1931
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 8
The Stolen Jools
1931
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as Mary Ann Jackson
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Age: 8
Little Daddy
1931
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 8
Love Business
1931
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as Mary Ann Cooper
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Age: 8
Helping Grandma
1931
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
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Temps d'Hiver
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
School's Out
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
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Los cazadores de osos
1930
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as Maria
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Age: 7
Teacher's Pet
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
Pups Is Pups
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
A Tough Winter
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
Bear Shooters
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
When the Wind Blows
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
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The Ghosts
1930
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as Maria
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Age: 7
The First Seven Years
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7
Shivering Shakespeare
1930
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as Mary Ann
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Age: 7