Irving Bacon
Actor

Irving Bacon Net Worth

Irving Bacon was a prolific character actor who appeared in hundreds of films, often playing small-town characters such as mailmen, milkmen, clerks, chauffeurs, cab drivers, bartenders, soda jerks, carnival operators, handymen and docs. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1893 and began his career in silent comedy shorts at Keystone Studios. He made an easy transition to sound films and appeared in many classic films such as Mr. Deeds Goes to Town, San Francisco, You Can't Take It with You, and A Star Is Born. He was also seen in the Blondie film series, westerns such as Laramie and Wagon Train, and TV comedies such as December Bride and The Real McCoys. He passed away in 1965 having appeared in over 400 films.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day September 06, 1893
Birth Place  St. Joseph, Missouri, United States
Age 126 YEARS OLD
Died On February 5, 1965(1965-02-05) (aged 71)\nHollywood, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Libra
Occupation Actor
Years active 1920–60
Spouse(s) Freda Lee Scofield (1921-1928; her death) 2 children (Robert and Barbara) Margaret (Peggy) Beaver (1930-1934; divorce); 1 child (Frank) Bernice Peters
Parent(s) Myrtle Vane, actress (born as Lena Davis) (mother)

💰 Net worth

Irving Bacon's net worth is projected to fall within the range of $100K to $1M in the year 2024. Recognized as an accomplished actor and soundtrack artist, Irving Bacon has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry in the United States. Throughout his career, Bacon has showcased his versatile acting skills and talent, leaving a lasting impression on audiences. With a wealth that spans between $100K and $1M, Irving Bacon has evidenced his success and prominence within the American entertainment realm.

Biography/Timeline

1920

Bacon played on the stage for a number of years before getting into films in 1920. Bacon was sometimes cast in films directed by his namesake Lloyd Bacon (incorrectly named as his brother in several sources) such as The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse (1938). He often played comical "Average Guys".

1930

In the late 1930s and early 1940s, he played the weary postman Mr. Crumb in Columbia Pictures' Blondie film series. One of his bigger roles was as a similarly flustered postman in the thriller Cause for Alarm! in 1952.

1950

During the 1950s, Bacon worked steadily in a number of television sitcoms, most notably I Love Lucy, where he appeared in two episodes, one of which cast him as Ethel Mertz's father.

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