Jackie
Coogan
Born in Los
Angeles, California
on October 26, 1914
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Jackie Coogan was born to
vaudeville parents and was appearing on stage before he was four
years old. Charlie Chaplin spotted him one night and chose him
for the role of "The Kid." Jackie was an immediate
favorite of moviegoers and went on to become one of the most
popular child stars of all time. As an adult, he was best known
for his role as Uncle Feser in "The Adams
Family." He also appeared in the science fiction cult
favorite "The Space Children," which featured several
popular child stars of the late 1950's.
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Jackie Coogan's
younger brother, Robert
Coogan, also had some movie credits.
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On Saturday night, May 4, 1935, there was a
car accident near San Diego which claimed the lives of four of
the five people riding in the vehicle. Jackie Coogan was
injured, but lived. Coogan's father, John H. Coogan, was the
driver and died at the scene. The others who were killed were 19
year old Trent 'Junior' Durkin, Charles (or Clarence) Jones (the
manager of the Coogan Ranch), and Robert J. Horner.
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If you know of a web
site or fan club
honoring Jackie Coogan, please
Submit it Here
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