Dean Jagger

'Dean Jagger' (qv) was born in Lima, Ohio, on November 7, 1903. He dropped out of high school twice before finally graduating from Wabash College. Working first as a school teacher, he soon became interested in acting and enrolled at Chicago's "Lyceum Art Conservatory". Mr. Jagger made his first movie and only silent film, _The Woman from Hell (1929)_ (qv) in 1929, starring Mary Astor. During 1929 he also appeared in the film _Handcuffed (1929)_ (qv). He quickly found his niche as a character actor and the highlight of his career was winning an Oscar for "Best Supporting Actor," in the 1949 movie _Twelve O'Clock High (1949)_ (qv). Dean played Principal Albert Vane on TV for the 1963-1964 season of _Mr. Novak (1963)_ (qv). 'Dean Jagger' (qv) died in Santa Monica, California, on February 5, 1991.::Ron Hall/RHall96319@aol.com