Jack Perkins (actor)


Earl Jack Perkins was an American film and television actor. From 1956 to 1983, he appeared in over one hundred film and TV roles. He was perhaps best known for his many appearances on TV as a comic drunk.

Background

Born in Medford, Wisconsin, Perkins served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. He then went to what is now University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he played football and then played football with the Chicago Rockets.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1958Man with a CameraHenchman1 episode
1959-1961Peter GunnSidney / Hood / Brawler / Bouncer at Club / Assailant5 episodes
1960The Twilight ZoneGround CrewmanEpisode: The Last Flight, Uncredited
1966Green AcresSheriff's Deputy1 episode
1966The MunstersThe 2nd Drunk1 episode
1966-1967Petticoat JunctionPainter / Guard2 episodes
1969Adam-12--
1971The Odd CoupleJesse 1 episode
1974Killer BeesSale
sman		TV movie
1975-1976Happy DaysDrunk / Bob2 episodes