Jack Oakie

Jack Oakie (November 12, 1903 – January 23, 1978) was an American actor, largely starring in films. He was born in Sedalia, Missouri and died in Los Angeles, California of an aortic aneurysm.

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November 12 - 1903 - January 23 - 1978 - Sedalia - Missouri - Los Angeles - California - Aortic aneurysm

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Jack Oakie is probably most notable for his portrayal of Benzino Napaloni, the dictator of Bacteria, in Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator, for which he received a Oscar nomination for the Best Supporting Actor. This role was a broad parody of Benito Mussolini.

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Charlie Chaplin - The Great Dictator - Benito Mussolini

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