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Jagger, Dean, 1903-1991

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1903 - 1991

Biography

Dean Jagger (1903-1991) was an American actor.

Dean Jagger (1903-1991) was an American actor. He is considered a successful character actor, earning the 1949 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Twelve O'Clock High. He is perhaps best known for portraying Brigham Young in the 1940 film of that name. In 1972, 32 years later, he was baptized into the LDS church.

Citation:
"Dean Jagger". Wikipedia. Accessed 6 July 2016. (Dean Jagger (1903-1991) was an American charactor; 1949 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Twelve O'Clock High; portrayed Brigham Young in the 1940 film of that name; Baptized to LDS church in 1972)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Photographs of Dean Jagger

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS P 46
Scope and Contents

Collections includes photographs and one ink drawing of Dean Jagger.

Dates: 1905-1980
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Photographs of Dean Jagger

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