Jack Creley
Date of birth: 1926-03-06
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
Biography
Jack Creley was an American-born Canadian actor with a career spanning theatre, film, and television, Creley's talent shone brightly on stages and screens alike. He graced prestigious theatre companies, including the renowned Stratford Festival, showcasing his skill in both classic and contemporary plays. In film, he left an indelible mark with roles in movies such as Videodrome (1983), Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) and Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol (1987). Television audiences fondly remember him for his appearances in series like "The King of Kensington" and "The Littlest Hobo." Creley's ability to effortlessly embody diverse characters, whether in drama or comedy, earned him admiration and respect in the Canadian entertainment sphere. He was married to David Smith. His legacy as a dedicated and talented actor endures, even after his passing.
Movie Credits
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
1964-01-29
After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room f
Videodrome
1983-02-04
As the president of a trashy TV channel, Max Renn is desperate for new programming to attract viewer
Will There Really Be a Morning?
1983-02-22
This is the story of actress Frances Farmer, her struggles with mental illness and involuntary confi
Welcome to Blood City
1977-08-23
Five strangers awake, finding themselves with no memory in a world resembling the wild west. Their t
The Reincarnate
1971-04-30
A dying lawyer belonging to a cult, seeks to be reincarnated through a young artist with the ritual
If You Could See What I Hear
1982-01-07
A light comedy/love story based on the life of blind musician Tom Sullivan.
The Canadians
1961-03-11
When the Sioux come to Canada, the Canadians permit them to stay in Canada if they come peacefully.
All in Good Taste
1983-05-06
A filmmaker is upset to find out that his wholesome script about an orphan and his dog has been warp
The Scribe
1966-01-08
Comedy short produced by the Construction Safety Association of Ontario, Canada. It demonstrates the
Rituals
1977-07-21
Five doctors go camping in the remote woods of Northern Ontario. When their boots are stolen they be
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987-04-02
A new batch of recruits arrives at Police Academy, this time a group of civilian volunteers who have
Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986-03-20
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fa
Gotham
1988-08-21
A New York private eye searches for a socialite who supposedly drowned 10 years before.
Alien Thunder
1974-02-22
Saskatchewan, Canada, late 19th century. The negligence of Dan Candy, sergeant of the Royal Canadian
Change of Mind
1969-10-08
A white man's brain is transplanted into a black man's skull.
Till Death Do Us Part
1982-06-18
Three troubled couples attend a two day marital retreat in hopes of saving their marriages. Unbeknow
The Man Who Wanted to Live Forever
1970-12-15
A famous heart surgeon finds out that a medical research foundation is being used for shady and ille
Fires of Envy
1957-01-01
A dramatization of Canadian author W.O. Mitchell's penetrating story about the racial prejudice enco
The Magic Show
1983-03-03
The Magic Show is a one-act musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and a book by Bob Rand
The Crowd Inside
1971-04-07
Tulips
1981-10-01
A suicidal tuba player hires a hit-man to rub him out. The next day he falls in love.
Apology
1986-07-27
For her upcoming exhibition, "Apology," Lily, a New York conceptual artist, is designing a sound and