Dean Jagger

A celebrated character actor with a career spanning stage, film, and television, Dean Jagger navigates the pressures of Hollywood stardom and personal legacy while striving to prove his versatility in an industry that often overlooks the quiet power of subtlety.

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1903

Died

1991

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In short · Acted for 11 decades — 97 credits, 1 Academy Award win.

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Biography

Dean Jagger was an American actor who worked in film, stage, and television during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Known as a dependable character actor, he also performed in leading roles throughout his career. He won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in *Twelve O'Clock High* (1949). Later, he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his role in the television series *Mr. Novak* (1963–65).

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