Selmer Jackson
- Born
- May 6, 1888
- Died
- March 30, 1971 (82 years old)
- Place of birth
- Lake Mills, Iowa, USA
Biography
Selmer Jackson (May 7, 1888 - March 30, 1971) was an American stage, film and television actor who appeared in nearly 400 films between 1921 and 1963.
Known for
★ 7.5Bonanza
1959
★ 7.8Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
★ 7.8The Grapes of Wrath
1940
★ 6.9Saboteur
1942
★ 7.4A Night at the Opera
1935
★ 6.6Adventures of Superman
1952
★ 7.6My Man Godfrey
1936
★ 7.2Sergeant York
1941
★ 7.3Meet John Doe
1941
★ 6.3The Great Ziegfeld
1936
★ 6.9The Fountainhead
1949
★ 6.7They Died with Their Boots On
1941
Filmography
- 1984Going Hollywood: The '30sFilm · (archive footage)
- 1963The Wheeler DealersFilm · Businessman (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1960The Gallant HoursFilm
- 1959The Atomic SubmarineFilm · Admiral Terhune★ 5.3
- 1959BonanzaSeries · Doctor★ 7.5
- 1958The Lost MissileFilm · The Secretary of State
- 1956Autumn LeavesFilm · Mr. Wetherby★ 7.0
- 1955Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSeries · Butler, Henry, Clergyman, Reverend, Minister★ 7.8
- 1955Devil GoddessFilm · Prof. Carl Blakely
- 1955Navy LogSeries
- 1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpSeries · Mayor Hoover★ 6.8
- 1955The MillionaireSeries · Dr. Jim O'Toole
- 1954City StoryCity StoryFilm
- 1954Annie OakleySeries · John Cromby
- 1953Sky CommandoFilm · Gen. Carson
- 1953Jack McCall, DesperadoFilm · Col. Brand
- 1952The Ford Television TheatreSeries · Gen. Maddux
- 1952Adventures of SupermanSeries · Col. Jack Redding, Gen. Summers★ 6.6
- 1952We're Not Married!Film · Chaplain Hall (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1952Deadline - U.S.A.Film · Williams (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1952Young Man with IdeasFilm · Merritt Crayton - Attorney (uncredited)
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameSeries
- 1951ElopementFilm · Dr. Halsey (uncredited)
- 1951Purple Heart DiaryFilm · Col. Tappen
- 1951That's My BoyFilm · Doc Hunter★ 5.9
- 1951Buckaroo Sheriff of TexasFilm · Governor
- 1951The Adventures of Wild Bill HickokSeries · Governor
- 1951Bowery BattalionFilm · Col. Masters
- 1951The Living ChristSeries · Pharisee
- 1950The Flying MissileFilm · Col. Halliburton
- 1950Pygmy IslandFilm · Army Officer at Pentagon
- 1950Lux Video TheatreLux Video TheatreSeries · Dr. Allen, General, Dr. Curlin, Mr. Coswell, Edgar Wellman
- 1950Lucky LosersFilm · David Thurston
- 1950Land of Opportunity: The Mardi GrasLand of Opportunity: The Mardi GrasFilm · Selmer Jackson
- 1950No Man of Her OwnFilm · Minister (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1950Gunmen of AbileneFilm · Dr. Johnson
- 1950Mark of the GorillaFilm · Warden Frank R. Bentley
- 1949Squadron of DoomFilm · Meredith
- 1949Renegades of the SageFilm · Brown
- 1949Forgotten WomenFilm · Judge Donnell
- 1949Sorrowful JonesFilm · Doctor (uncredited)
- 1949The FountainheadFilm · Cortlandt Official (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1949TulsaFilm · Oilman (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1949Alaska PatrolFilm · Capt. Wright
- 1948Every Girl Should Be MarriedFilm · Clergyman (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1948The Dark PastFilm · Warden Benson (uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1948Sealed VerdictFilm · Dr. Bossin
- 1948The Girl from ManhattanFilm · Dr. Moseby
- 1948The Gentleman from NowhereFilm · District Attorney
- 1948PitfallFilm · Ed Brawley★ 6.9
- 1948Dream GirlFilm · Judge Jed Allerton
- 1948Blonde IceFilm · District Attorney Ed Chalmers★ 5.7
- 1948Stage StruckFilm · Mr. Howard
- 1948The Fuller Brush ManFilm · Henry Seward (uncredited)
- 1948King of the GamblersFilm · Judge
- 1948The Cobra StrikesFilm · Dr. Keating
- 1947High WallFilm · Police Insp. Harding (uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1947Key WitnessFilm · Edward Clemmons
- 1947Magic TownFilm · Stringer★ 6.7
- 1947The PretenderFilm · Charles Lennox
- 1947StepchildFilm · Judge
- 1947Sarge Goes to CollegeFilm · Marine Capt. R.S. Handler
- 1947A Likely StoryFilm · Doctor in Elevator (uncredited)
- 1947The Thirteenth HourFilm · Judge William B. Collins
- 1946San QuentinFilm · Rev. Eckles (uncredited)
- 1946Boston Blackie and the LawFilm · Warden Lund
- 1946Wife WantedFilm · Lowell Cornell
- 1946Child of DivorceFilm · Dr. Sterling
- 1946Dangerous MoneyFilm · Ship's Doctor★ 5.9
- 1946The Time of Their LivesFilm · Mr. Dibbs - Museum Curator (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1946She Wrote the BookFilm · Fielding
- 1946The French KeyFilm · Walter Winslow
- 1946The Glass AlibiFilm · Dr. Lawson
- 1946Mysterious IntruderFilm · Dr. Connell (Uncredited)
- 1946ShockFilm · Dr. Blair (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1946Girl on the SpotFilm · Ridgeway (uncredited)
- 1945Black Market BabiesFilm
- 1945DakotaFilm · Dr. Judson★ 5.2
- 1945Allotment WivesFilm · Deacon Sam
- 1945Purity SquadFilm · Darles F. Peters (uncredited)
- 1945This Love of OursFilm · Dr. Melnik
- 1945The Royal Mounted Rides AgainFilm · RCMP Superintendant MacDonald
- 1945First Yank into TokyoFilm · Col. Blaine (uncredited)
- 1945Out of This WorldFilm · Doctor (uncredited)
- 1945A Sporting ChanceFilm · John Smalley
- 1945Thrill of a RomanceFilm · 2nd Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- 1945DillingerFilm · Dr. Rex Spang (uncredited)★ 5.9
- 1945Circumstantial EvidenceFilm · Warden
- 1945Forever YoursFilm · Williams
- 1944Sheriff of Las VegasFilm · Arthur Stanton
- 1944DestinyFilm · Warden (uncredited)
- 1944She's a SweetheartFilm · General
- 1944Stars on ParadeFilm · J. L. Carson
- 1944Patrolling the EtherFilm · Chief of Radio Intelligence Division
- 1944Hey, RookieFilm · Col. Robbins
- 1943Around the WorldFilm · Consul
- 1943Guadalcanal DiaryFilm · Col. Thompson (uncredited)★ 5.6
- 1943Honeymoon LodgeFilm · Carol's Lawyer
- 1943Flight for FreedomFilm · Sea Captain (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1943Harrigan's KidFilm · Mr. Ranley
- 1943It Ain't HayFilm · Grant
- 1943Margin for ErrorFilm · Medical Examiner
- 1943You Can't Beat the LawFilm · Mr. Bedford
- 1943Reconnaissance PilotFilm · Lt. General
- 1942Madame SpyFilm · Harrison K. Woods
- 1942Thunder BirdsFilm · Bit role
- 1942Get Hep to LoveFilm · George Arnold, Insurance Man
- 1942The Secret CodeFilm · Maj. Henry Barton
- 1942CairoFilm · Ship Captain (uncredited)
- 1942Ten Gentlemen from West PointFilm · Sersen
- 1942Thru Different EyesFilm · Chaplain
- 1942My Favorite SpyFilm · Minister at Wedding
- 1942Powder TownFilm · Mr. Tuttle (uncredited)
- 1942Miss Annie RooneyFilm · Mr. Thomas
- 1942The Falcon Takes OverFilm · Laird Burnett (Uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1942Meet the StewartsFilm · Club Member (uncredited)
- 1942Romance on the RangeFilm · Lawyer Harrison
- 1942SaboteurFilm · FBI Chief (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1942Secret Agent of JapanFilm · American Navy Captain
- 1942The Strange Case of Doctor RxFilm · Judge★ 5.2
- 1942Frisco LilFrisco LilFilm
- 1942Joe Smith, AmericanFilm · Hospital Doctor (uncredited)
- 1942A Date with the FalconFilm · Mr. Wallis (uncredited)
- 1942The Power of GodFilm · The Pastor
- 1941Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.Film · Army Officer
- 1941Remember the DayFilm · Graham
- 1941Road to HappinessFilm · Sam Rankin
- 1941They Died with Their Boots OnFilm · Capt. McCook (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1941Devil Pays OffFilm · Adm. Curtiss
- 1941Sergeant YorkFilm · General Duncan (uncredited)★ 7.2
- 1941Parachute BattalionFilm · Thomas Morse
- 1941Blossoms in the DustFilm · Senator★ 6.6
- 1941Here Comes Mr. JordanFilm · Board Member (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1941Three Sons o' GunsFilm · Head of Draft Board
- 1941The Shepherd of the HillsFilm · Doctor (uncredited)★ 6.6
- 1941Gangs Inc.Film · District Attorney
- 1941Love CrazyFilm · Doctor at Susan's Apartment (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1941She Knew All the AnswersFilm · Broker
- 1941Meet John DoeFilm · Radio Announcer at Convention (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1941Back StreetFilm · Arthur the butler
- 1941Buck PrivatesFilm · Capt. Johnson (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1941Play GirlFilm · Fred Dice
- 1940Santa Fe TrailFilm · Officer Reading Names of Graduates (uncredited)★ 5.8
- 1940Lady with Red HairFilm · Henry DeMille
- 1940Gallant SonsFilm · Henry, Gambling Man (uncredited)
- 1940The ApeFilm · Dr. McNulty★ 4.8
- 1940Brigham YoungFilm · Caleb Kent
- 1940Glamour for SaleFilm · District Attorney Thomas (uncredited)
- 1940City for ConquestFilm · Doctor★ 6.9
- 1940No Time for ComedyFilm · First-Nighter (uncredited)
- 1940Hired WifeFilm · Hudson (uncredited)
- 1940Public Deb No. 1Film · Lawyer
- 1940Men Against the SkyFilm · Capt. Sanders
- 1940Millionaires in PrisonFilm · Dr. Harry Lindsay
- 1940Sailor's LadyFilm · Executive Officer
- 1940Wagons WestwardFilm · Major Marlowe
- 1940Babies for SaleFilm · Arthur Kingsley
- 1940FlorianFilm · Desk Sergeant
- 1940Murder in the AirFilm · Dr. Riddell
- 1940If I Had My WayFilm · Mr. Melville (uncredited)
- 1940Forty Little MothersFilm · Missing Persons Detective
- 1940Johnny ApolloFilm · Prison Warden★ 6.8
- 1940Son of the NavyFilm · Capt. Parker
- 1940The Grapes of WrathFilm · Inspection Officer★ 7.8
- 1940The Marines Fly HighFilm · Medical Officer
- 1940Abe Lincoln in IllinoisFilm · Aide to Stephen Douglas (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1940Teddy the Rough RiderFilm · John W. Riggs
- 1940The Man Who Wouldn't TalkFilm · James Sawyer
- 1940The Green HornetFilm · District Attorney
- 1939Invisible StripesFilm · Police Lieutenant (uncredited)★ 6.2
- 1939Swanee RiverFilm · Army Medical Examiner
- 1939Missing EvidenceFilm · Manager
- 1939South of the BorderFilm · American Consul
- 1939Private DetectiveFilm · Simmy Sanger
- 1939Two ThoroughbredsFilm · Bill Conway
- 1939RenoFilm · Disbarment Lawyer
- 1939On Dress ParadeFilm · Capt. Evans Dover
- 1939Blondie Brings Up BabyFilm · Tom Malcolm (uncredited)
- 193920,000 Men a YearFilm · C.A.A. Official
- 1939Scandal SheetFilm · Douglas Haynes
- 1939The EscapeFilm · Mr. Henley
- 1939Espionage AgentFilm · Instructor
- 1939Calling All MarinesFilm · Col. C.B. Vincent
- 1939The Under-PupFilm · Lawyer
- 1939Each Dawn I DieFilm · Editor Patterson (uncredited)★ 6.8
- 1939Naughty but NiceFilm · Plaintiff's Attorney (uncredited)
- 1939Five Came BackFilm · Airlines Official (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1939Inside InformationFilm · Alfred Huxley
- 1939Confessions of a Nazi SpyFilm · Customs Official (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 1939Sorority HouseFilm · Mr. Grant
- 1939Union PacificFilm · Jerome (uncredited)★ 6.7
- 1939Outside These WallsFilm · John Wilson
- 1939Undercover AgentFilm · John Graham
- 1939Mr. Moto in Danger IslandFilm · Doctor★ 6.7
- 1939Wings of the NavyFilm · First Doctor
- 1939Off the RecordFilm · Detective Mendall
- 1939Pacific LinerFilm · San Francisco Port Doctor (uncredited)
- 1939Stand Up and FightFilm · Whittingham P. Talbot
- 1938Gambling ShipGambling ShipFilm · Steve Riley
- 1938Gangster's BoyFilm · Judge Davis
- 1938Flight to FameFilm · Jules Peabody
- 1938Garden of the MoonFilm · Doctor (uncredited)
- 1938Too Hot to HandleFilm · Coast Guard Captain (uncredited)★ 6.1
- 1938Secrets of an ActressFilm · Thompson
- 1938Personal SecretaryFilm · Blackmere
- 1938The Missing GuestFilm · Frank Baldrich
- 1938GatewayFilm · Inspector
- 1938The ChaserFilm · Judge #2
- 1938Crime RingFilm · Ernie-Lawyer
- 1938Alexander's Ragtime BandFilm · Manager Radio Station★ 6.8
- 1938Arson Racket SquadFilm · Commissioner Benton
- 1938Prison NurseFilm · Parker
- 1938Midnight IntruderFilm · Judge Hammond
- 1937You're Only Young OnceFilm · Hoyt Wells
- 1937The Duke Comes BackFilm · Jim Watson
- 1937West of ShanghaiFilm · Harry
- 1937The Westland CaseFilm · The Warden
- 1937Federal BulletsFilm · Harker
- 1937The Wrong RoadFilm · Judge
- 1937Hot WaterFilm · Maxwell
- 1937Meet the Boy FriendFilm · Ned Madison
- 1937The 13th ManFilm · Andrew Baldwin
- 1937The Case of the Stuttering BishopFilm · Victor Stockton
- 1937The Man in BlueFilm · District Attorney
- 1937Charlie Chan at the OlympicsFilm · Navy Commander★ 6.8
- 1937Behind The HeadlinesFilm · J.H. Scott, FBI
- 1937A Family AffairFilm · Hoyt Wells
- 1937Two Wise MaidsFilm · Dr. MacIntyre
- 1937Man Of The PeopleFilm · Governor
- 1937Jungle JimFilm · Attorney Tyler
- 1937Smashing the Vice TrustFilm · District Attorney
- 1936Three Smart GirlsFilm · Hamilton★ 6.5
- 1936Wanted: Jane TurnerFilm · Ferris - Postal Inspector (uncredited)
- 1936The Accusing FingerFilm · Medical Examiner
- 1936Robinson Crusoe of Clipper IslandFilm · Mr. Canfield
- 1936Ace DrummondFilm · William Meredith, Sr.
- 1936The Magnificent BruteFilm · Dr. Coleman
- 1936Libeled LadyFilm · Adams (uncredited)★ 7.3
- 1936My Man GodfreyFilm · Blake (Socialite) (uncredited)★ 7.6
- 1936Sing, Baby, SingFilm · City Editor
- 1936Postal InspectorFilm · Chief Postal Inspector
- 1936Charlie Chan at the Race TrackFilm · Lansing★ 7.1
- 1936Public Enemy's WifeFilm · Duffield
- 1936Parole!Film · Earl Bigbee
- 1936Easy MoneyFilm · D. A. Allen Harrison
- 1936Little Miss NobodyFilm · Judge Gibson
- 1936Revolt of the ZombiesFilm · Officer (uncredited)★ 3.4
- 1936Educating FatherFilm · Prof. Howard (uncredited)
- 1936Show BoatFilm★ 6.7
- 1936The Singing KidFilm · J.A. Hanson (uncredited)
- 1936The Great ZiegfeldFilm · Barber Shop Customer (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1936The Bridge of SighsFilm · Defense Attorney Alan Adams
- 1936Paddy O'DayFilm · Ship's Officer
- 1935A Night at the OperaFilm · Committeeman (uncredited)★ 7.4
- 1935Grand ExitFilm · District Attorney Cope
- 1935Shipmates ForeverFilm · Commander Gibbs (uncredited)
- 1935She Married Her BossFilm · Andrews (uncredited)
- 1935Navy WifeFilm · Doctor
- 1935Red SaluteFilm · Army Officer
- 1935Page Miss GloryFilm · Radio Announcer (uncredited)
- 1935Broadway GondolierFilm · Program Director
- 1935Don't Bet on BlondesFilm · Gambler Who Bet $30,000 (Uncredited)
- 1935The Murder ManFilm · Lt. White - Ballistics Expert (uncredited)
- 1935Front Page WomanFilm · Joe Davis
- 1935Chinatown SquadFilm · Detective
- 1935Public Hero Number 1Film · Simpson - Prison Board Member (uncredited)
- 1935$10 RaiseFilm · Real Estate Agent (uncredited)
- 1935Traveling SalesladyFilm · J.C. Scoville
- 1935CarnivalFilm · Baby Judge
- 1935The Best Man WinsFilm · O'Neill
- 1934The Secret BrideFilm · Vincent's Counsel (uncredited)
- 1934Murder in the CloudsFilm · Radio Announcer (Voice) (uncredited)
- 1934The Richest Girl in the WorldFilm · Dr. Harvey (uncredited)
- 1934Blind DateFilm · George E. Martin
- 1934The Defense RestsFilm · Duffy
- 1934Fog Over FriscoFilm · Radio Announcer (Uncredited)★ 6.4
- 1934Sadie McKeeFilm · Tiffany Salesman (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1934Stand Up and Cheer!Film · White House Correspondent
- 1934Sisters Under the SkinFilm · Mullen
- 1934I've Got Your NumberFilm · Joe, a Gangster
- 1933Let's Fall in LoveFilm · Barton
- 1933Police Car 17Film · Police Radio Dispatcher (uncredited)
- 1933The Little GiantFilm · Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)★ 7.0
- 1933Picture SnatcherFilm · Joe Chase - Record Editor (uncredited)★ 6.9
- 1933The Working ManFilm · Hartland Company Salesman (uncredited)
- 1933ForgottenFilm · Hans Strauss
- 1933Luxury LinerFilm · Older Man (uncredited)
- 1932You Said a MouthfulFilm · Jones (uncredited)
- 1932Three on a MatchFilm · Radio Announcer (voice) (uncredited)★ 6.3
- 1932Big City BluesFilm · Joe (uncredited)
- 1932Doctor XFilm · Willard Keefe, Daily World Night Editor (Uncredited)★ 6.0
- 1932The MouthpieceFilm · Prison Clerk (Uncredited)
- 1931Left Over LadiesFilm · Churchill
- 1931The Secret CallFilm · Matt Stanton
- 1931Subway ExpressFilm · Mason
- 1931DirigibleFilm · Lt. Rowland (uncredited)
- 1930BrothersFilm · Assistant Defense Attorney (uncredited)
- 1930Lovin' the LadiesFilm · George Van Horne
- 1929Why Bring That Up?Film · Eddie
- 1929Thru Different EyesFilm · King (defense attorney)
- 1924Flowers of HateFilm · Earle Calvert
