Jack somack biography

Jack Somack was.
Jack Somack (September 14, 1918 – August 24, 1983) was an American chemical engineer, and actor.
Jack Somack was an American chemical engineer, and actor.

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Personal Information
Jack Somack appeared in two episodes of "All in the Family".
Born:	September 14, 1918
Birthplace:	Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:	August 24, 1983(1983-08-24) (aged 64)
Deathplace:	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation/ Career:	Character actor
Years active:	1967-1983
Character/Series involvement
Series:	All in the Family
Episodes appeared in:	"Archie Sees a Mugging" (Season 2) "Archie the Babysitter" (Season 5)
Character played:	Tony Vicino/Tony Silberforce

Jack Somack (born September 14, 1918-died August 24, 1983) appeared as Tony Vicino, a businessman and neighbor of the Bunkers in the Season 2 episode titled "Archie Sees a Mugging" and then as Tony Silberforce in the Season 5 episode "Archie the Babysitter". Jack is perhaps best recognized to TV viewers for his appearances in the Alka-Seltzer commercials during the 1960s and 1970s.

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Jack, a native of Chicago, acted in amateur productions for many years and didn't break into professional acti

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Jack Somack

Crew Credits

The Mousetrap
Properties Assistant

January 1957

Theatre Jacksonville

Little Theatre

Picnic
Make-up Assistant

November 1956

Theatre Jacksonville

Little Theatre

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Jack Somack Biography

Date of Birth:
Sep 14, 1918Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Jack Somack was an accomplished actor who led an impressive career, primarily on the big screen. Early on, Somack mostly landed roles in various films, including the dramatic adaptation "Generation" (1969) with David Janssen, "Desperate Characters" (1971) with Shirley MacLaine and the Michael Sarrazin drama "The Pursuit of Happiness" (1971). He also appeared in the TV movie "Heat of Anger" (CBS, 1971-72). He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including a part on "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing" (CBS, 1967-1973). In the seventies, he worked on the television shows "Barney Miller" (ABC, 1974-1982) and "Ball Four" (CBS, 1976-77). Additionally, he later acted in the Richard Benjamin dramatic comedy "Portnoy's Complaint" (1972). He also lent his voice to "Carlton Your Doorman" (CBS, 1979-1980). Somack focused on film in more recent years, appearing in the Gene Wilder action film "The Frisco Kid" (1979), "The Main Event" (1979) and the comedy "Hero at Large"