Jack Pickford
Canadian-American actor
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Q: Who is Jack Pickford?
A: Jack Pickford was a Canadian-born American actor, film director and producer. He was the younger brother of fellow actors Mary Pickford and Lottie Pickford.
Q: When was Jack Pickford born?
A: Jack Pickford was born on August 18, 1896, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q: What was Jack Pickford's most successful film?
A: One of Jack Pickford's most successful films was the silent film "Tom Sawyer" (1917), in which he played the title role of Tom Sawyer.
Q: What happened to Jack Pickford's film career?
A: Jack Pickford's film career was negatively affected by his personal struggles with alcoholism and substance abuse. His reputation also suffered due to his involvement in several scandals, including the unsolved murder of actress Olive Thomas, who was his second wife.
Q: When did Jack Pickford die?
A: Jack Pickford died at the age of 36 on January 3, 1933, from progressive multiple neuritis, a condition caused by his long-term substance abuse.