★ Acting
1923 – 2022
· Harrington Park, New Jersey, USA
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Active 1939–1984
Born in 1923, Jimmy Lydon began his acting career as a teenager in the 1930s, carving a niche in the cult film landscape. He appears in The Hypnotic Eye (1960), where his performance adds a layer of intrigue to the psychological horror genre. Lydon's versatility is further showcased in Bonnie's Kids (1973), where he navigates the gritty world of exploitation cinema. His role in Vigilante Force (1976) reflects the shift in his career as he embraced more action-oriented roles, solidifying his place in the annals of cult cinema.
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The Hypnotic Eye
1960
★ 6.3
as Emergency Doctor (as James Lydon)
A city is stricken by a wave of self-mutilations performed by beautiful women who appear to be in a hypnotic trance.
Career Highlights
Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
Filmography
154 credits
1980s
6 credits
1970s
16 credits
1960s
15 credits
1950s
66 credits
1940s
38 credits
1930s
4 credits
Crew Credits
1970s
1 credit
1960s
7 credits
1950s
1 credit