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Jack Lemmon
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Jack Lemmon

Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.

Profession

Acting

Birthday

8 Feb 1925

Age

101 Years

Born In

Newton, Massachusetts, USA

Total Projects

170

Years Active

80 Yrs

Avg Rating

6.8 ★

Overview

John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8, 1925 – June 27, 2001) was an American actor and musician. He starred in more than 60 films including Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, Mister Roberts (for which he won the 1955 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award), Days of Wine and Roses, The Great Race, Irma la Douce, The Odd Couple, Save...

Filmography

Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

movie

Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

2024

Henry Mancini: 100 at the Hollywood Bowl

as Self (Archival Footage)

The Real Charlie Chaplin

movie

The Real Charlie Chaplin

2021

The Real Charlie Chaplin

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Marilyn at the Movies

movie

Marilyn at the Movies

2011

Marilyn at the Movies

as Self (archive footage)

Hollywood Invasion

movie

Hollywood Invasion

2011

Hollywood Invasion

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

movie

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

2009

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me

as Self

Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen

movie

Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen

2008

Starz Inside: Ladies or Gentlemen

as Self (archive footage)

Inside 'The Apartment'

movie

Inside 'The Apartment'

2008

Inside 'The Apartment'

as Self (archive footage)

Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon

movie

Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon

2007

Magic Time: The Art of Jack Lemmon

as Self (archive footage)

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'

movie

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'

2006

The Legacy of 'Some Like It Hot'

as Self (archive footage)

The Making of 'Some Like It Hot'

movie

The Making of 'Some Like It Hot'

2006

The Making of 'Some Like It Hot'

as Self (archive footage)

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

movie

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

2005

Nos Bastidores de Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

movie

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

2004

The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent

as Self (archive footage)

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

movie

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

2004

The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy

as Self (archive footage)

Uta Hagen's Acting Class

movie

Uta Hagen's Acting Class

2004

Uta Hagen's Acting Class

as Self

Christmas in Hollywood

movie

Christmas in Hollywood

2003

Christmas in Hollywood

as Self (archive footage)

Un film et son époque

tv

Un film et son époque

2003

Un film et son époque

as Self (archive footage)

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

movie

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

2002

Magic Time: A Tribute to Jack Lemmon

as Self (archive footage)

Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot

movie

Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot

2001

Nobody's Perfect: The Making of Some Like It Hot

as Self

On Cukor

movie

On Cukor

2000

On Cukor

as Self

The Legend of Bagger Vance

movie

The Legend of Bagger Vance

2000

The Legend of Bagger Vance

as Narrator (voice)

CineRaya

movie

Klaus Kinski: I'm not an actor

2000

Klaus Kinski: I'm not an actor

as Self (archive footage)

Altman on His Own Terms

movie

Altman on His Own Terms

2000

Altman on His Own Terms

as Self

Tuesdays with Morrie

movie

Tuesdays with Morrie

1999

Tuesdays with Morrie

as Morrie Schwartz

Inherit the Wind

movie

Inherit the Wind

1999

Inherit the Wind

as Henry Drummond

Forever Hollywood

movie

Forever Hollywood

1999

Forever Hollywood

as Self

CineRaya

movie

Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

1998

Private Screenings: Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau

as Self

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

movie

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

1998

Off the Menu: The Last Days of Chasen's

as Self

The Odd Couple II

movie

The Odd Couple II

1998

The Odd Couple II

as Felix Ungar

CineRaya

movie

Puppies for Sale

1998

Puppies for Sale

The Long Way Home

movie

The Long Way Home

1998

The Long Way Home

as Tom Gerrin

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy

movie

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy

1998

Billy Wilder: The Human Comedy

as Self

12 Angry Men

movie

12 Angry Men

1997

12 Angry Men

as Juror 8

Out to Sea

movie

Out to Sea

1997

Out to Sea

as Herb Sullivan

Scene by Scene

tv

Scene by Scene

1997

Scene by Scene

as Self

Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough

movie

Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough

1997

Walter Matthau: Diamond in the Rough

as Self

Hamlet

movie

Hamlet

1996

Hamlet

as Marcellus

My Fellow Americans

movie

My Fellow Americans

1996

My Fellow Americans

as President Russell P. Kramer

Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door

movie

Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door

1996

Fred MacMurray: The Guy Next Door

as Self

Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman

movie

Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman

1996

Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman

as Self

The Grass Harp

movie

The Grass Harp

1996

The Grass Harp

as Dr. Morris Ritz

A Weekend in the Country

movie

A Weekend in the Country

1996

A Weekend in the Country

as Bud Bailey

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

movie

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

1996

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

as Self

Getting Away with Murder

movie

Getting Away with Murder

1996

Getting Away with Murder

as Mueller / Luger

Grumpier Old Men

movie

Grumpier Old Men

1995

Grumpier Old Men

as John Gustafson

Inside the Dream Factory

movie

Inside the Dream Factory

1995

Inside the Dream Factory

as Self

Inside the Actors Studio

tv

Inside the Actors Studio

1994

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Grumpy Old Men

movie

Grumpy Old Men

1993

Grumpy Old Men

as John Gustafson

A Life in the Theatre

movie

A Life in the Theatre

1993

A Life in the Theatre

as Robert

Short Cuts

movie

Short Cuts

1993

Short Cuts

as Paul Finnigan

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

movie

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

1993

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

as Self

Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy

movie

Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy

1993

Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy

as Self

Chaplin

movie

Chaplin

1992

Chaplin

as Self (archive footage)

Earth and the American Dream

movie

Earth and the American Dream

1992

Earth and the American Dream

as Reader (voice)

Glengarry Glen Ross

movie

Glengarry Glen Ross

1992

Glengarry Glen Ross

as Shelley Levene

The Marilyn Files

movie

The Marilyn Files

1992

The Marilyn Files

as self

James Cagney: Top of the World

movie

James Cagney: Top of the World

1992

James Cagney: Top of the World

as Self

The Player

movie

The Player

1992

The Player

as Jack Lemmon

For Richer, for Poorer

movie

For Richer, for Poorer

1992

For Richer, for Poorer

as Aram Katourian

JFK

movie

JFK

1991

JFK

as Jack Martin

The One, the Only... Groucho

movie

The One, the Only... Groucho

1991

The One, the Only... Groucho

as Self

The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV?

movie

The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV?

1990

The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV?

as Self - Host

The Earth Day Special

movie

The Earth Day Special

1990

The Earth Day Special

as Coach Stewart

The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall

movie

The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall

1990

The Life and Legend of Jane Goodall

as Self - Narrator (voice)

Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream

movie

Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream

1990

Rita Hayworth: Dancing Into the Dream

as Self

The Simpsons

tv

The Simpsons

1989

The Simpsons

as Frank Ormand (voice)

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

movie

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

1989

Harold Lloyd: The Third Genius

as Self

Dad

movie

Dad

1989

Dad

as Jake Tremont

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

movie

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

1988

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

as Self (archive footage)

CineRaya

tv

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

1988

The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour

Gregory Peck: His Own Man

movie

Gregory Peck: His Own Man

1988

Gregory Peck: His Own Man

as Self

The Murder of Mary Phagan

tv

The Murder of Mary Phagan

1988

The Murder of Mary Phagan

as Gov. John Slaton

Long Day's Journey Into Night

movie

Long Day's Journey Into Night

1987

Long Day's Journey Into Night

as James Tyrone

The Best of Max Headroom

movie

The Best of Max Headroom

1987

The Best of Max Headroom

as Self

That's Life!

movie

That's Life!

1986

That's Life!

as Harvey Fairchild

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

movie

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

1986

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

as Self

Debonair Dancers

movie

Debonair Dancers

1986

Debonair Dancers

as Narrator

Macaroni

movie

Macaroni

1985

Macaroni

as Robert Traven

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

movie

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

1985

Jacques Cousteau: The First 75 Years

as Self

The Max Headroom Show

tv

The Max Headroom Show

1985

The Max Headroom Show

as Self

Mass Appeal

movie

Mass Appeal

1984

Mass Appeal

as Father Tim Farley

Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder

movie

Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder

1982

Portrait of a '60% Perfect Man': Billy Wilder

as Self

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

movie

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

1982

Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter

as Self

Night of 100 Stars

movie

Night of 100 Stars

1982

Night of 100 Stars

as Self

Missing

movie

Missing

1982

Missing

as Ed Horman

CineRaya

movie

All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

1981

All-Star Party for Burt Reynolds

as Self

Buddy Buddy

movie

Buddy Buddy

1981

Buddy Buddy

as Victor Clooney

Musical Comedy Tonight II

movie

Musical Comedy Tonight II

1981

Musical Comedy Tonight II

as Self

Tribute

movie

Tribute

1980

Tribute

as Scottie Templeton

The China Syndrome

movie

The China Syndrome

1979

The China Syndrome

as Jack Godell

The Kennedy Center Honors

tv

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self

The Hollywood Greats

tv

The Hollywood Greats

1977

The Hollywood Greats

as Self

Airport '77

movie

Airport '77

1977

Airport '77

as Don Gallagher

The Gentleman Tramp

movie

The Gentleman Tramp

1976

The Gentleman Tramp

as Narrator

Alex & the Gypsy

movie

Alex & the Gypsy

1976

Alex & the Gypsy

as Alexander Main

The Entertainer

movie

The Entertainer

1976

The Entertainer

as Archie Rice

Killer Cop

movie

Killer Cop

1975

Killer Cop

as Narrator (voice)

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

movie

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

1975

The Prisoner of Second Avenue

as Mel Edison

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

tv

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

1975

Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self

The Front Page

movie

The Front Page

1974

The Front Page

as Hildebrand Johnson

CineRaya

movie

Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist

1974

Oscars, Actors and The Exorcist

as Self

Flick Flack

tv

Flick Flack

1974

Flick Flack

Wednesday

movie

Wednesday

1974

Wednesday

as Jerry Murphy

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

tv

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

1973

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

as Self

Save the Tiger

movie

Save the Tiger

1973

Save the Tiger

as Harry Stoner

Avanti!

movie

Avanti!

1972

Avanti!

as Wendell Armbruster, Jr.

The War Between Men and Women

movie

The War Between Men and Women

1972

The War Between Men and Women

as Peter Wilson

CineRaya

movie

S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin

1972

S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin

as Self - Host

CineRaya

tv

Film '72

1971

Film '72

as Self

Kotch

movie

Kotch

1971

Kotch

as Sleeping Bus Passenger (uncredited)

CineRaya

tv

V.I.P. Schaukel

1971

V.I.P. Schaukel

as Self

Great Performances

tv

Great Performances

1971

Great Performances

as Self

The Out-of-Towners

movie

The Out-of-Towners

1970

The Out-of-Towners

as George Kellerman

The April Fools

movie

The April Fools

1969

The April Fools

as Howard Brubaker

CineRaya

movie

Jack Benny's Bag

1968

Jack Benny's Bag

as Self

The Dick Cavett Show

tv

The Dick Cavett Show

1968

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

The Odd Couple

movie

The Odd Couple

1968

The Odd Couple

as Felix Ungar

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

tv

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

1968

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

as Self (uncredited)

Luv

movie

Luv

1967

Luv

as Harry Berlin

The Fortune Cookie

movie

The Fortune Cookie

1966

The Fortune Cookie

as Harry Hinkle

The Great Race

movie

The Great Race

1965

The Great Race

as Professor Fate

How to Murder Your Wife

movie

How to Murder Your Wife

1965

How to Murder Your Wife

as Stanley Ford

Good Neighbor Sam

movie

Good Neighbor Sam

1964

Good Neighbor Sam

as Sam Bissel

Under the Yum Yum Tree

movie

Under the Yum Yum Tree

1963

Under the Yum Yum Tree

as Hogan

Days of Wine and Roses

movie

Days of Wine and Roses

1963

Days of Wine and Roses

as Joe Clay

Irma la Douce

movie

Irma la Douce

1963

Irma la Douce

as Nestor Patou

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

tv

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

The Notorious Landlady

movie

The Notorious Landlady

1962

The Notorious Landlady

as Bill Gridley

The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers

movie

The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers

1962

The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers

as Self

The Mike Douglas Show

tv

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

movie

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

1960

The Wackiest Ship in the Army

as Rip Crandall

Pepe

movie

Pepe

1960

Pepe

as Jack Lemmon

The Apartment

movie

The Apartment

1960

The Apartment

as C.C. Baxter

It Happened to Jane

movie

It Happened to Jane

1959

It Happened to Jane

as George Denham

Some Like It Hot

movie

Some Like It Hot

1959

Some Like It Hot

as Jerry (Daphne)

Bell, Book and Candle

movie

Bell, Book and Candle

1958

Bell, Book and Candle

as Nicky Holroyd

Cowboy

movie

Cowboy

1958

Cowboy

as Frank Harris

CineRaya

movie

The Mystery of Thirteen

1957

The Mystery of Thirteen

as Dr. Billy Palmer

Alcoa Theatre

tv

Alcoa Theatre

1957

Alcoa Theatre

as Ashley

Operation Mad Ball

movie

Operation Mad Ball

1957

Operation Mad Ball

as Pvt. Hogan

CineRaya

tv

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

1957

Tonight Starring Jack Paar

as Self

Fire Down Below

movie

Fire Down Below

1957

Fire Down Below

as Tony

You Can't Run Away from It

movie

You Can't Run Away from It

1956

You Can't Run Away from It

as Peter Warne

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

tv

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

1956

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show

as Self

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

tv

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

as Cass Kendall

The Steve Allen Show

tv

The Steve Allen Show

1956

The Steve Allen Show

as Self - Pianist

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Host

Tony Awards

tv

Tony Awards

1956

Tony Awards

as Self - Presenter

My Sister Eileen

movie

My Sister Eileen

1955

My Sister Eileen

as Bob Baker

Mister Roberts

movie

Mister Roberts

1955

Mister Roberts

as Ensign Frank Pulver

Three for the Show

movie

Three for the Show

1955

Three for the Show

as Martin 'Marty' Stewart

Phffft

movie

Phffft

1954

Phffft

as Robert Tracey

It Should Happen to You

movie

It Should Happen to You

1954

It Should Happen to You

as Pete Sheppard

The Oscars

tv

The Oscars

1953

The Oscars

as Self

CineRaya

tv

Heaven for Betsy

1952

Heaven for Betsy

as Peter Bell

The Red Skelton Show

tv

The Red Skelton Show

1951

The Red Skelton Show

as Self - Most Promising Newcomer

CineRaya

movie

Once Too Often

1950

Once Too Often

as Mike (uncredited)

The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland

movie

The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland

1950

The Ford Theatre Hour: Alice in Wonderland

as Tweedledum

CineRaya

tv

Lux Video Theatre

1950

Lux Video Theatre

as Alfred Fishkettle

Armstrong Circle Theatre

tv

Armstrong Circle Theatre

1950

Armstrong Circle Theatre

What's My Line?

tv

What's My Line?

1950

What's My Line?

as Self

What's My Line?

tv

What's My Line?

1950

What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest

Robert Montgomery Presents

tv

Robert Montgomery Presents

1950

Robert Montgomery Presents

The Lady Takes a Sailor

movie

The Lady Takes a Sailor

1949

The Lady Takes a Sailor

as Plasterer (uncredited)

Suspense

tv

Suspense

1949

Suspense

Studio One

tv

Studio One

1948

Studio One

as Fred Stevens

Studio One

tv

Studio One

1948

Studio One

as Charlie Bemis

The Philco Television Playhouse

tv

The Philco Television Playhouse

1948

The Philco Television Playhouse

The Ed Sullivan Show

tv

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee / Presenter

Golden Globe Awards

tv

Golden Globe Awards

1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Winner

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