DeWitt Jennings

Born: 1871-06-21

Birthplace: Cameron, Missouri, USA

Biography

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DeWitt Clarke Jennings (June 21, 1871 – March 1, 1937) was an American stage and film actor. He appeared in 17 Broadway plays between 1906 and 1920, and in 153 films between 1915 and 1937. In 1935, Jennings played Sailing Master Fryer in Mutiny on the Bounty with Clark Gable and Charles Laughton. He died in Hollywood, California at the age of 65.

Known For

Mutiny on the Bounty
The Big Trail
Slave Ship
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Front Page Woman
The Big House
Ladies They Talk About
Little Man, What Now?
Exit Smiling
Arrowsmith

Top Movie Credits

The Big Trail Boat Captain Hollister (uncredited)
Slave Ship Snodgrass
Mystery of the Wax Museum Police Captain, 12th Precinct
Front Page Woman Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Ladies They Talk About Detective Tracy (uncredited)
Little Man, What Now? Emil Kleninholz
Exit Smiling Orlando Wainwright
Arrowsmith B.W. Tozer (uncredited)