Dean Jagger
Biography
Dean Jagger was an American actor. He was born on November 7, 1903, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA. Jagger's acting credits include numerous films and television shows. He is known for his performances in notable films such as Twelve O'Clock High, The Robe, White Christmas, Bad Day at Black Rock, King Creole, The Nun's Story, Elmer Gantry, Vanishing Point, Game of Death, and Alligator. Jagger's acting career spanned multiple decades and he appeared in over 126 credits. He passed away on February 5, 1991, at the age of 87 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Career overview
Dean Jagger was an American film, stage, and television actor. He appeared in numerous notable films throughout his career. Jagger's filmography includes The Robe, White Christmas, Bad Day at Black Rock, King Creole, The Nun's Story, Elmer Gantry, Vanishing Point, Game of Death, and Alligator.
Dean Jagger's acting credits span multiple decades. He began his career in the early 20th century and continued to work in the film industry until the late 20th century. Jagger's known credits number 126. He was active in the film and television industry, appearing in a variety of roles.
Dean Jagger's birthplace is listed as Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA. He was born on November 7, 1903. Jagger passed away on February 5, 1991, at the age of 87. His death occurred in Santa Monica, California, USA.
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126 titles- Elvis: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- 'White Christmas': A Look Back with Rosemary Clooney (2000) as Major General Thomas F. Waverly (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
- Evil Town (1987) as Doctor Schaeffer
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as David Domedion
- Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982)
- Alligator (1980) as Slade
- Gideon's Trumpet (1980) as 6th Supreme Court Justice
- Game of Death (1978) as Dr. Land
- Hunter (1977)
- End of the World (1977) as Ray Collins
- The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976) as Koehler
- Dr. Shagetz (1975) as Dr. Shagetz
- Harry O (1974)
- The Hanged Man (1974) as Josiah Lowe
- The Great Lester Boggs (1974)
- The Stranger (1973) as Carl Webster
- The Lie (1973) as Arnold Edgarton
- So Sad About Gloria (1973) as Frederick Wellman
- I Heard the Owl Call My Name (1973) as Jim Wallace
- The Waltons (1972) as Professor Bowen
- The Delphi Bureau: The Merchant of Death Assignment (1972) as Matthew Keller
- Delphi Bureau (1972) as Quick
- Kung Fu (1972) as Henry Raphael Caine
- The Glass House (1972) as Warden Auerbach
- Columbo (1971) as Walter Cannell
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Vanishing Point (1971) as Prospector
- Incident in San Francisco (1971) as Sam Baldwin
- The Partridge Family (1970) as Charlie
- The Kremlin Letter (1970) as Highwayman
- Tiger by the Tail (1970) as Top Polk
- The Brotherhood of the Bell (1970) as Chad Harmon
- Medical Center (1969)
- Smith! (1969) as Judge James C. Brown
- The Lonely Profession (1969) as Charles Van Cleve
- Day of the Evil Gun (1968) as Jimmy Noble
- Firecreek (1968) as Whittier
- First to Fight (1967) as Colonel Baseman
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Bishop John Atwood
- The Fugitive (1963) as Tony Donovan
- Mr. Novak (1963) as Principal Albert Vane
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as George Davies
- Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962) as John Noble
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Lt. Gen. John Sparrow
- Parrish (1961) as Sala Post
- The Honeymoon Machine (1961) as Admiral Fitch
- Elmer Gantry (1960) as William L. Morgan
- Cash McCall (1960) as Grant Austen
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Ed Lindsay
- The Nun's Story (1959) as Dr. Hubert Van Der Mal
- King Creole (1958) as Mr. Fisher
- The Proud Rebel (1958) as Harry Burleigh
- Bernardine (1957) as J. Fullerton Weldy
- Armored Attack! (1957) as as Rodion Pavlov
- Forty Guns (1957) as Sheriff Ned Logan
- The Dark Side of the Earth (1957) as Anton Rojas
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Bert Ensign
- Red Sundown (1956) as Jade Murphy
- X: The Unknown (1956) as Dr. Adam Royston
- The Great Man (1956) as Philip Carleton
- On the Threshold of Space (1956) as Dr. Hugo Thornton
- Three Brave Men (1956) as John W. Rogers
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
- Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) as Tim Horn
- It's a Dog's Life (1955) as Mr. Wyndham
- The Eternal Sea (1955) as Vice-Adm. Thomas L. Semple
- White Christmas (1954) as General Waverly
- Executive Suite (1954) as Jesse Q. Grimm
- Private Hell 36 (1954) as Police Capt. Michaels
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Harry Holt
- The Robe (1953) as Justus
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Adam 'Mister Doc' Darrow
- Cavalcade of America (1952)
- Denver and Rio Grande (1952) as General William J. Palmer
- My Son John (1952) as Dan Jefferson
- It Grows on Trees (1952) as Phil Baxter
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as 6th Supreme Court Justice
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Ed Gorman
- Rawhide (1951) as Yancy
- Warpath (1951) as Sam Quade
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as John Straley
- Dark City (1950) as Captain Garvey
- Sierra (1950) as Jeff Hassard
- Twelve O'Clock High (1949) as Major / Lieutenant Colonel Harvey Stovall
- C-Man (1949) as Cliff Holden, alias William Harrah
- Studio One (1948) as Ben Willson
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Charles Burnett
- Driftwood (1947) as Dr. Steve Webster
- Pursued (1947) as Grant
- Sister Kenny (1946) as Kevin Connors
- I Live in Grosvenor Square (1945) as Sgt. John Patterson
- Alaska (1944) as John Masters
- When Strangers Marry (1944) as Paul Baxter
- The North Star (1943) as Rodion Pavlov
- I Escaped from the Gestapo (1943) as Torgut Lane
- The Omaha Trail (1942) as 'Pipestone' Ross
- Valley of the Sun (1942) as Jim Sawyer
- Western Union (1941) as Edward Creighton
- The Men in Her Life (1941) as David Gibson
- Brigham Young (1940) as Brigham Young
- Having Wonderful Time (1938) as Charlie (uncredited)
- Escape by Night (1937) as James 'Capper' Regan
- Under Cover of Night (1937) as Alan Shaw
- Exiled to Shanghai (1937) as Charlie Sears
- Dangerous Number (1937) as Dillman
- Woman in Distress (1937) as Fred Stevens
- Song of the City (1937) as Paul Herrick
- Woman Trap (1936) as 'Honey' Hogan
- Revolt of the Zombies (1936) as Armand Louque
- Star for a Night (1936) as Fritz Lind
- 13 Hours by Air (1936) as Hap Waller
- Pepper (1936) as Bob O'Ryan
- Wanderer of the Wasteland (1935) as Adam Larey
- Wings in the Dark (1935) as Top Harmon
- It's a Great Life (1935) as Arnold
- Home on the Range (1935) as Thurman
- Car 99 (1935) as Trooper Jim Burton
- Men Without Names (1935) as Agent Jones
- People Will Talk (1935) as Bill Trask
- Behold My Wife! (1934) as Pete
- College Rhythm (1934) as Coach Robbins
- You Belong to Me (1934) as Military School Instructor
- Whoopee! (1930) as Deputy (uncredited)
- Handcuffed (1929) as Gerald Morely
- The Woman from Hell (1929) as Jim Coakley
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dean Jagger best known for?
Dean Jagger is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The World of Hammer (1994), St. Elsewhere (1982), Alligator (1980), Gideon's Trumpet (1980).
When and where was Dean Jagger born?
Dean Jagger was born on November 7, 1903 in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA. They passed away on February 5, 1991.
How many credits does Dean Jagger have?
Dean Jagger has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2026.
What is Dean Jagger's background in cinema and television?
Dean Jagger was an American actor. He was born on November 7, 1903, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, USA. Jagger's acting credits include numerous films and television shows. He is known for his performances in notable films such as Twelve O'Clock High, The Robe, White Christmas, Bad Day at Black Rock, King Creole, The Nun's S...