Jack Perrin

Jack Perrin, born Lyman Wakefield Perrin on July 25, 1896, in Three Rivers, Michigan, was an American actor best known for his roles in Western films. The son of a real estate agent, Perrin moved with his family to Los Angeles at the dawn of the 20th century.

His journey in entertainment began after serving in the United States Navy during World War I. Upon his return, Perrin pursued an acting career with Universal Studios, making his film debut in the 1917 production *Luke's Lost Liberty*, which featured the popular comedian Harold Lloyd. In 1920, he married silent film star Josephine Hill.

Throughout the 1920s, Perrin gained recognition, starring in various cliffhanger and melodramatic serials. The 1930s marked a significant period in his career as he found his niche in B-movie Westerns, often credited as Jack Perrin but sometimes using the aliases Jack Gable or Richard (Dick) Terry. Notably, he portrayed Davy Crockett in the 1937 Republic Pictures film *The Painted Stallion*, which coincided with his divorce from Hill.

Although Perrin continued to act until 1960, many of his later performances were in minor roles and often went uncredited. He passed away from a heart attack on December 17, 1967, at the age of 71. In recognition of his contributions to the film industry, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1777 Vine Street.