Jack Manning (actor)

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Jack Manning
stage director
, acting teacher
Years active1941-2004
Spouses
  • Virginia Schuchardt,
Frances "Francie" Ann Smith
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(m. 1967)​

Jack Manning (born Jack Wilson Marks, June 3, 1916 – August 31, 2009) was an American

stage director.[1][2]

Biography

Early years

Manning was born Jack Wilson Marks in

marquee or sign.[1][2]

Career

Following graduation, Manning moved to

radio serials as One Man's Family, The Goldbergs, The Green Hornet and The Shadow.[1][2]

Manning made his Broadway debut in the

Alice In Wonderland. Manning also appeared in the original Broadway cast of the musical, Do I Hear a Waltz?, as Mr. McIlhenny in 1965.[2] Do I Hear a Waltz? was co-written Arthur Laurents, Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim.[1][2]

Moving to television in 1953, Manning performed a one-man show of

Philco Television Playhouse.[1]

Manning became a producer for the Helen Hayes Repertory Company, a traveling theater troupe founded in 1964 by his former Harriet co-star, Helen Hayes. Manning would direct all of the company's traveling stage productions, which starred Helen Hayes, including a tour of The Circle, which was written by W. Somerset Maugham.[2]

Manning and his wife, Francie, who were married in 1967, moved to the

Rancho Palos Verdes in 1980.[1]

He continued to appear in Los Angeles television, film and

Studio One. On stage, Manning appeared in productions in the Ahmanson Theatre, the Shubert Theater and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.[1][2]

Manning's film credits included

The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid in 1972, and The Great Waldo Pepper in 1975.[2]

Later life and death

In addition to his acting career, Manning spent much of his later life working as an

stage director. He taught acting at his own studios, first in New York City and then in Los Angeles.[1] In New York, Manning taught students at the HB Studio in the city's Greenwich Village neighborhood. He also taught at several universities nationwide.[2]

Jack Manning died at his home in

Rancho Palos Verdes home on August 31, 2009, at the age of 93.[1] He was survived by his second wife, Frances "Francie" Ann Smith, whom he married 1967. The couple had two children together, a son, Colin, and daughter, Brook Manning. He was also survived by his daughter from his first marriage, Gale Nichols. His first marriage to Virginia Schuchardt ended in divorce.[2]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1970 Where's Poppa? Lawyer for Memphis Maulers
1970 The Owl and the Pussycat Mr. Weyderhaus
1972 The Biscuit Eater Gun Club Secretary Uncredited
1972
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
 Heywood
1972 Now You See Him, Now You Don't Man in Forsythe Entourage Uncredited
1972 Melinda Bank Man
1973 The Thief Who Came to Dinner Tom Preston
1973 Superdad Justice of the Peace
1974 Herbie Rides Again Lawyer - First Team
1974 Death Wish Uncredited
1975 The Strongest Man in the World Krinkle Krunch Executive Uncredited
1975 The Great Waldo Pepper Director, Spanish Set
1976 Gus Mayor
1982 Frances Studio Photographer
1987 Beyond the Next Mountain College Professor
1997 Just Write George

References
  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i Altman, Larry (2009-09-08). "Actor Jack Manning dies in RPV at 93". Press-Telegram. Retrieved 2009-09-29.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Fox, Margalit (2009-09-18). "Jack Manning, Character Actor, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved 2009-09-12. 
3. Demetria Fulton previewed Jack Manning appearance in the first season of Barnaby Jones; episode titled, "To Denise, with Love and Murder" (04/22/1973).

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