Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins
Actor

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins Net Worth

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins was an American actor and soundtrack born in Los Angeles, California on August 29, 1937. He was best known for his roles in National Velvet (1944), The Human Comedy (1943) and Boys' Ranch (1946). He was married to Gloria and passed away on August 14, 2001 in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack
Birth Day August 29, 1937
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 83 YEARS OLD
Died On August 14, 2001(2001-08-14) (aged 63)\nAsheville, North Carolina, U.S.
Birth Sign Virgo
Years active 1943–1948

💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)

Jackie 'Butch' Jenkins, a renowned actor and talented soundtrack artist, is currently estimated to have a net worth of $8 million in 2024. Best known for his remarkable work in the entertainment industry in the United States, Jenkins has captivated audiences with his exceptional performances throughout his career. From his early days as a child actor to an accomplished adult, he has left a lasting impact on the industry. Alongside his acting prowess, Jenkins has also showcased his musical talents as a soundtrack artist, adding depth and emotion to various films. With his remarkable achievements and contributions, it is no surprise that his net worth continues to rise as his legacy grows.

Biography/Timeline

1940

Jenkins was one of several popular child actors at MGM during the early 1940s, and was educated at the studio's school along with other youngsters under contract to the studio such as Elizabeth Taylor, Margaret O'Brien, Claude Jarman Jr. and Darryl Hickman. He was regarded as a "scene-stealer" and was notable among the studio's child stars for not being conventionally "cute". He was described by film Writers Sol Chaneles and Albert Wolsky as "an audience favourite as an all-American boy [with a] space between his teeth, freckles and a tousled mop of hair – a marked contrast to the pretty children who usually appeared on screen." Pauline Kael wrote approvingly of his effectiveness as a performer, saying that his appearance as a five-year-old who enjoys waving at trains in The Human Comedy helped elevate the film, while his performance in National Velvet made him "the little brother of everyone's dreams". In 1946 exhibitors (movie theater owners) voted him the second-most promising "star of tomorrow".

1943

Born Jack Dudley Jenkins in Los Angeles, the son of Actress Doris Dudley, Jenkins made his film debut at the age of six in The Human Comedy (1943) as Ulysses Macauley after an MGM talent scout saw him playing on a Santa Monica beach and admired his high spirits. His performance as Mickey Rooney's younger brother (The Human Comedy) was well received and Jenkins was cast in a succession of films.

1946

He was given star billing for the 1946 film Boys' Ranch. Inspired by the real-life ranch in Texas, which provided a home and education to underprivileged boys, MGM promoted the film as a successor to Boys Town (1936). It co-stars James Craig who also appears in Jenkins' first film, The Human Comedy, as well as in his next film, Little Mr. Jim. Jenkins' other films include National Velvet (1944), Our Vines Have Tender Grapes (1945), My Brother Talks to Horses (1947), The Bride Goes Wild (1948) Summer Holiday (1948), and his final film Big City (1948).

2001

Jenkins retired from acting at the age of eleven, after he developed a stutter, and as an adult recalled his film career fondly and without regret. He did state, however, that he had not particularly enjoyed acting and had never expected to make a career of it. Later described as a "businessman-outdoorsman", Jenkins established a successful career away from Hollywood and lived for many years in Dallas, Texas, before moving to western North Carolina in the late 1970s. There he built a home "on the side of a steep mountain", where he resided with his third wife, Gloria. On August 14, 2001, he died at age 63 in Asheville, North Carolina.

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