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Jimmy Lydon

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Jimmy Lydon
A photo of Jimmy Lydon in 2013
Lydon in 2013
Born(1923-05-30)May 30, 1923
DiedMarch 9, 2022(2022-03-09) (aged 98)
Occupation(s)Actor, producer
Years active1937–1987
Spouse(s)Patricia Pernetti
(m. 1945; div. 19??)
Betty Lou Nedell
(m. 1952)
Children2

James J. Lydon (May 30, 1923 – March 9, 2022) was an American actor and television producer. He was known as a teenage actor during the 1930s.[1]

In 1953, he was cast as Murray in the aviation adventure movie Island in the Sky, starring John Wayne. He also played Biffen Cardoza on the last six episodes of Rocky Jones, Space Ranger in 1954 and made appearances in Lux Video Theatre and The Christophers.

Lydon easily appeared roles in television. He played Chris Thayer on The First Hundred Years. The show was CBS' first daytime soap opera. It was performed live for three seasons of 300 episodes.

Lydon died on March 9, 2022 at his home in San Diego, California at the age of 98.[2]

References

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  1. Erickson, Hal (2012). "Jimmy Lydon biography". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2008.
  2. Barnes, Mike. "Jimmy Lydon, William Powell's Oldest Son in 'Life With Father,' Dies at 98". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2022.