Jack Cameron (actor)

Jack Cameron (born Jacques Kammerer; November 2, 1883 – September 25, 1956), also known as Jack Kammerer, was an American actor, singer, and acrobatic comedian whose career spanned almost five decades. He appeared in vaudeville, burlesque, film, radio, and television. Cameron was best known for his vaudeville performances, first as part of the Kammerer & Howland musical comedy act, and later as a principal comedian on the Keith-Albee circuit. He appeared in several motion pictures and could be heard on WPRO (AM) radio as the “Singing Salesman.”

Jack Cameron
Publicity photo by Bert's K.C. 1920
Born
Jacques Kammerer

(1883-11-02)November 2, 1883
Troyes, France
DiedSeptember 25, 1956(1956-09-25) (aged 72)
Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S.
Other namesJack Kammerer
Occupations
  • Actor
  • acrobat
  • comedian
  • singer
Years active1903–1947
Spouses
Clara Higgs
(m. 1904; div. 1911)

Edna Howland
(div. 1923)
Children4
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