Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie (born Lewis Delaney Offield; November 12, 1903 – January 23, 1978) was an American actor, starring mostly in films, but also working on stage, radio and television. He portrayed Napaloni in Chaplin's The Great Dictator (1940), receiving a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

For Jack Okey, American art director, and academy award nominee, see Jack Okey.
Jack Oakie
Oakie in 1941
Born
Lewis Delaney Offield

(1903-11-12)November 12, 1903
Sedalia, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJanuary 23, 1978(1978-01-23) (aged 74)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
OccupationActor
Years active1923–1971
Spouses
Venita Varden
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(m. 1936; div. 1945)​
    Victoria Horne
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    (m. 1950)​
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