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Jack Cassidy
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| Known for: | Columbo: Murder by the Book, The Eiger Sanction, The Andersonville Trial |
| Birth name: | John Joseph Edward Cassidy |
| Birthday: | 5 March 1927, New York, USA |
| Height: | 5' 10" 1.78 m |
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One of the most Tony-nominated musical actors in Broadway history.
He died when his couch, and subsequently apartment, caught fire after he fell asleep on it with a lit cigarette.
Worked as a bell hop, counterman, dishwasher, chauffer, clothing salesman, postal clerk, hotel clerk, stable boy, coal and ice truck handler before getting his big break.
While researching his Irish ancestry, he discovered his family's crest. He had 6 gold pinky rings made bearing the crest, and gave one to each of his 4 sons and one to his brother. His own ring helped authorities identify his remains. It was later stolen from his son Patrick's house.
Father of David Cassidy, Shaun Cassidy, Ryan Cassidy and Patrick Cassidy.
On June 24, 2005, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced he would receive a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for live theatre.
Portrayed by Malcolm McDowell in The David Cassidy Story (2000) (TV).
Born to William Cassidy, who was of Irish descent, and Charlotte Koehler, who was of German descent.
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