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Jimmy Conlin

Jimmy Conlin

The pint-sized American actor Jimmy Conlin preceded his film career as a vaudeville headliner on the Keith and Orpheum circuits, where he appeared with his wife Muriel Glass in a song-and-dance turn called "Conlin and Glass." After starring in the 1928 Vitaphone short Sharps and Flats, Conlin began regularly appearing in movie bit roles in 1933. Writer/director Preston Sturges liked Conlin's work and saw to it that the actor received sizeable roles--with good billing--in such Sturges projects as Sullivan's Travels (1941), Hail the Conquering Hero (1944) and Miracle of Morgan's Creek (1944). Conlin's all-time best role was as Wormy, the birdlike barfly who persuades Harold Lloyd to have his first-ever drink in Sturges' The Sin of Harold Diddlebock (1946). When Sturges' fortunes fell in the 1950s, Conlin and his wife remained loyal friends, communicating on a regular basis with the former top director and helping out in any way they could. In 1954, Conlin had a regular role as Eddie in the syndicated TV series Duffy's Tavern. Jimmy Conlin remained a Hollywood fixture until 1959, when he appeared in his last role as an elderly habitual criminal in Otto Preminger's Anatomy of a Murder. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


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Jimmy Conlin Trivia

When was Jimmy Conlin born?
Jimmy Conlin was born on October 14, 1884

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in The Sin of Harold Diddlebock?
Jimmy Conlin was Wormy in The Sin of Harold Diddlebock

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
Jimmy Conlin was Sightless in Dick Tracy's Dilemma

What role did Jimmy Conlin portray in Tulsa?
Jimmy Conlin played Bruce Tanner in Tulsa

What role did Jimmy Conlin play in The Great Rupert?
Jimmy Conlin played Joe Mahoney in The Great Rupert

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in Ridin' on a Rainbow?
Jimmy Conlin was Frisco in Ridin' on a Rainbow

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in The Palm Beach Story?
Jimmy Conlin was Mr. Asweld in The Palm Beach Story

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in The Town Went Wild?
Jimmy Conlin was Justice of the Peace in The Town Went Wild

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in Fallen Angel?
Jimmy Conlin was Hotel Clerk in Fallen Angel

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in Anatomy of a Murder?
Jimmy Conlin was Madigan in Anatomy of a Murder

What role did Jimmy Conlin portray in 365 Nights in Hollywood?
Jimmy Conlin played Heeber in 365 Nights in Hollywood

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in Old Acquaintance?
Jimmy Conlin was Photographer in Old Acquaintance

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in Mourning Becomes Electra?
Jimmy Conlin was Abner Small in Mourning Becomes Electra

What role did Jimmy Conlin play in Woman of the Year?
Jimmy Conlin played Reporter in Woman of the Year

What role did Jimmy Conlin play in This Is the Army?
Jimmy Conlin played Dancer in This Is the Army

What role did Jimmy Conlin portray in Sullivan's Travels?
Jimmy Conlin played Trusty in Sullivan's Travels

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in The Seven Little Foys?
Jimmy Conlin was Stage doorman in The Seven Little Foys

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in Second Chorus?
Jimmy Conlin was Mr. Dunn in Second Chorus

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in The Picture of Dorian Gray?
Jimmy Conlin was Piano Player in The Picture of Dorian Gray

Who did Jimmy Conlin play in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek?
Jimmy Conlin was The Mayor in The Miracle of Morgan's Creek

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in The Lady Eve?
Jimmy Conlin was Steward in The Lady Eve

What role did Jimmy Conlin play in It's a Joke, Son!?
Jimmy Conlin played Sen. Leeds in It's a Joke, Son!

What role did Jimmy Conlin play in Captains Courageous?
Jimmy Conlin played Thin Man in Captains Courageous

Who did Jimmy Conlin portray in Angels over Broadway?
Jimmy Conlin was Pawn Shop Proprietor in Angels over Broadway


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