1. James Joseph Lydon was an American actor and television producer whose career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager during the 1930s.
18 Facts About Jimmy Lydon
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Jimmy Lydon was born in Harrington Park, New Jersey on May 30,1923, the fifth of nine children.
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In 1932, Jimmy Lydon's father, who was an alcoholic, decided to retire from working.
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Jimmy Lydon was called "believable and moving in the early portions, but too young for the final moments".
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Between 1941 and 1944, under contract to Paramount Pictures, Jimmy Lydon starred as the screechy-voiced, adolescent Henry Aldrich in the movie series of that title.
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Jimmy Lydon appeared in the acclaimed 1947 film Life with Father in the role of college-bound Clarence.
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Jimmy Lydon then appeared opposite James Cagney in the 1948 movie The Time of Your Life.
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Jimmy Lydon easily gained roles in the new medium of television.
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Jimmy Lydon portrayed Chris Thayer on The First Hundred Years.
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Jimmy Lydon played Biffen Cardoza on the last six episodes of Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954 and made appearances in Lux Video Theatre and The Christophers.
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In 1958, Jimmy Lydon played the role of Richard in Anne Jeffreys' and Robert Sterling's short-lived sitcom Love That Jill.
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Jimmy Lydon appeared in guest roles on Crossroads, Casey Jones, The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp, Wagon Train, Hennesey, The Twilight Zone, and Tales of the Texas Rangers, as Lt.
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Jimmy Lydon played the role of Willy in the episode "Return to El Paso", with Paul Picerni cast as Jose.
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Jimmy Lydon appeared in the premiere episode of the anthology series New Comedy Showcase in 1960.
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Jimmy Lydon played Captain Henry Aldrich on the latter show.
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In 1963, Jimmy Lydon worked on the Western series Temple Houston on the fall schedule.
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Jimmy Lydon was married to Betty Lou Nedell from 1952 until her death in January 2022.
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Jimmy Lydon died at the age of 98 on March 9,2022, at his home in San Diego, California.