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Jack Kelly
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Jack Kelly

1927 – 1992 · Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA · Active 1939–2014

Born in 1927, Jack Kelly began his acting career at a young age, transitioning from modeling to the stage before making his way to Hollywood. He is perhaps best known for his role in Forbidden Planet (1956), where he navigated the complexities of science fiction alongside a stellar cast. Kelly's later work in The Human Tornado (1976) and Spawn of the Slithis (1978) further solidified his presence in cult cinema, demonstrating his ability to adapt to the wild narratives of exploitation and grindhouse films. His diverse filmography reflects a commitment to exploring the boundaries of genre.

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Forbidden Planet

Forbidden Planet

1956 ★ 7.3
as Lt. Jerry Farman

Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for 20 years, only to find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immediately.

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Filmography

98 credits
2010s 1 credit
2014
Inherent Vice as Burke Stodger (archive footage)
Movie ★ 6.5
1990s 1 credit
1991
Movie ★ 4.8
1980s 3 credits
1985
The Master Ninja 5 as Brian Elkwood
Movie ★ 10.0
1981
TV ★ 7.6
1981
Bret Maverick as Bart Maverick
TV ★ 6.2
1970s 23 credits
1979
TV ★ 5.7
1979
B. J. and the Bear as Capt. Jim Dryer
TV ★ 5.7
1978
Spawn of the Slithis as Radio Announcer (voice)
Movie ★ 4.5
1978
The New Maverick as Bart Maverick
Movie ★ 5.0
1978
Movie ★ 9.0
1978
TV ★ 6.3
1977
TV ★ 7.1
1977
The Incredible Hulk as Tony Kelly
TV ★ 7.2
1976
The Human Tornado as Captain Ryan
Movie ★ 6.1
1976
TV ★ 7.0
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Peter Devlin
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Ellery Queen as Attorney J. T. Latimer
TV ★ 7.5
1974
Get Christie Love! as Captain Arthur P. Ryan
TV ★ 8.1
1974
The Rockford Files as Alex Kasajian
TV ★ 7.6
1974
The Rockford Files as Ralph Steel
TV ★ 7.6
1973
TV ★ 6.8
1973
TV ★ 7.0
1972
Ghost Story as Motorist
TV ★ 7.4
1972
Banacek as Lou Wayne
TV ★ 8.5
1971
TV ★ 7.0
1970
TV ★ 7.2
1960s 24 credits
1969
Movie ★ 6.0
1969
TV ★ 8.5
1968
Commandos as Captain Valli
Movie ★ 5.7
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Jim Spier
TV ★ 7.2
1968
The Name of the Game as Frank Fowler
TV ★ 7.0
1968
The Name of the Game as Creighton Howell
TV ★ 7.0
1967
Deadlock as Det. Ray Baker
Movie
1967
The High Chaparral as Dr. John Henry
TV ★ 6.8
1967
Ironside as Johnny Corman
TV ★ 6.9
1967
Ironside as Bobby Tucker
TV ★ 6.9
1966
Batman as Jack O'Shea
TV ★ 7.3
1965
Love and Kisses as Jeff Pringle
Movie ★ 9.0
1965
TV ★ 6.4
1965
Run for Your Life as Harry Bevins
TV ★ 7.1
1963
FBI Code 98 as Robert P. Cannon
Movie ★ 5.4
1963
TV ★ 6.5
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre as Charles Glenn
TV ★ 6.5
1963
TV ★ 6.5
1963
TV ★ 5.9
1963
TV ★ 5.9
1963
TV ★ 5.9
1962
Red Nightmare as Jerry Donavan
Movie ★ 6.7
1962
The Lucy Show as Bill Baker
TV ★ 7.1
1961
A Fever in the Blood as Dan Callahan
Movie ★ 6.6
1950s 43 credits
1958
Hong Kong Affair as Steve Whalen
Movie ★ 10.0
1957
Taming Sutton’s Gal as Jugger Phelps
Movie ★ 9.0
1957
She Devil as Dr. Dan Scott
Movie ★ 5.7
1957
Maverick as Bart Maverick
TV ★ 6.9
1957
Wagon Train as Fenton Canaby
TV ★ 6.6
1957
Sugarfoot as Bart Maverick (uncredited)
TV ★ 5.2
1956
Forbidden Planet as Lt. Jerry Farman
Movie ★ 7.2
1956
Julie as Jack (co-pilot)
Movie ★ 5.9
1956
Basket of Mexican Tales as Eddie Winthrop
Movie ★ 7.3
1956
State Trooper as Johnny Bledsoe
TV ★ 5.7
1955
Cult of the Cobra as Carl Turner
Movie ★ 6.0
1955
Double Jeopardy as Jeff Calder
Movie ★ 5.2
1955
The Night Holds Terror as Gene Courtier
Movie ★ 5.5
1955
To Hell and Back as Kerrigan
Movie ★ 6.6
1955
The Violent Men as De Rosa--Parrish Rider
Movie ★ 6.4
1955
Gunsmoke as Cam Durbin
TV ★ 6.7
1955
The Millionaire as Fred Graham
TV ★ 5.8
1955
TV ★ 7.5
1954
Black Tuesday as Frank Carson
Movie ★ 6.2
1954
Drive a Crooked Road as Harold Baker
Movie ★ 6.1
1954
Movie ★ 6.4
1954
They Rode West as Lt. Raymond
Movie ★ 6.5
1953
Movie ★ 5.7
1953
Gunsmoke as Curly Mather
Movie ★ 6.6
1953
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
Column South as Vaness
Movie ★ 6.2
1953
Movie ★ 6.3
1953
TV ★ 7.5
1952
Sally and Saint Anne as Mike O'Moyne
Movie ★ 8.7
1952
No Room for the Groom as Will Stubbins
Movie ★ 5.8
1952
Movie ★ 5.9
1952
TV ★ 6.5
1952
Cavalcade of America as James E. West
TV ★ 4.6
1951
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
People Will Talk as Student (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1951
Submarine Command as Lt. Paul Barton
Movie ★ 5.8
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame as Patrick Henry
TV ★ 8.8
1950
Where Danger Lives as Dr. Mullenbach
Movie ★ 6.4
1950
Peggy as Lex - O.S.U. Player
Movie ★ 6.0
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Fred Newcombe
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Lux Video Theatre as Self - Intermission Guest
TV ★ 6.7
1940s 1 credit
1949
Holiday Affair as Drunk on Train (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1930s 2 credits
1939
The Story of Alexander Graham Bell as Banker's Son (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1939
Young Mr. Lincoln as Matt Clay as a Boy (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.2