Jack Wallace (actor) facts for kids
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Jack Wallace
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| Born | August 10, 1933 Pekin, Illinois, U.S.
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| Died | April 16, 2020 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–2020 |
| Spouse(s) | Margot Wallace (until his death) |
Jack Wallace (born August 10, 1933 – died April 16, 2020) was an American actor. He was known for his roles in many movies and TV shows. Some of his famous films include Death Wish (1974), Boogie Nights (1997), and American Pie 2 (2001).
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Jack Wallace: An Actor's Story
Early Life and School Days
Jack Wallace was born on August 10, 1933, in Pekin, Illinois. He grew up and went to Wells High School in Chicago.
A Career in Acting
Jack Wallace started his acting career in Chicago in 1969. He became a respected actor on stage and in films.
In 1984, Jack Wallace won a special award. He shared the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Ensemble. This award was for his work with the other actors in the Broadway play Glengarry Glen Ross.
Famous Roles and TV Shows
Jack Wallace appeared in many popular movies. These included Death Wish (1974), House of Games (1987), and Boogie Nights (1997). He also acted in well-known television shows. Some of these were Law & Order, Six Feet Under, and NYPD Blue.
His Family Life
Jack Wallace was married to Margot Wallace. They met while working on the movie Lakeboat. They stayed married until his death in 2020.
Later Years and Passing
Jack Wallace passed away on April 16, 2020. He died at his home in Los Angeles, California. He had been in poor health for some time.
Jack Wallace's Film and TV Work
Jack Wallace acted in many films and TV shows throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- Death Wish (1974) as Detective Hank
- House of Games (1987) as Bartender
- Above the Law (1988) as Uncle Branca
- Things Change (1988) as Repair Shop Owner
- Tune in Tomorrow (1990) as Policeman
- Homicide (1991) as Frank
- Mad Dog and Glory (1993) as Tommy the Bartender
- Frasier (1994, TV Series) as Joe
- Nixon (1995) as Football Coach
- Boogie Nights (1997) as Rocky
- Twilight (1998) as Interrogation Officer
- Lakeboat (2000) as Fred
- State and Main (2000) as Bellhop
- American Pie 2 (2001) as Enthusiastic Guy
- Love for Rent (2005) as Uncle Todd
- Edmond (2005) as Chaplain
- Redbelt (2008) as Bar Patron
- Faster (2010) as Joe, Bathroom Attendant
- Welcome to Me (2014) as Bud Klieg
- The Boy Next Door (2015) as Mr. Sandborn
- Nocturnal Animals (2016) as Old Man (uncredited)
- Extortion (2017) as Lucas
- Senior Moment (2021) as Ted Garvin
