John Calvin Briggs (August 1, 1920 – August 22, 1998) was an American actor.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Katz, and he attended DeWitt Clinton High School in New York. He served in the Marines during World War II.
Briggs' first theatrical experience came with the Maverick Theatre in Woodstock, New York, but it initially involved no acting. He worked behind the scenes until on-stage opportunities arose. He was known for Joan of Paris (1942), Ladies' Day (1943) and My Forbidden Past (1951).
He was married to Ginger Rogers from January 16, 1943The National WWII Museum to September 7, 1949.Ginger Rogers. A Bio-Bibliograpfy
He died on August 22, 1998, and was buried at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, in Schuylerville.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1941Repent at LeisurePhilUncredited1941Tom, Dick and HarryBoy in DreamUncredited1941Parachute BattalionPrivate1941Father Takes a WifeJoe - Senior's DriverUncredited1941Unexpected UncleWaiterUncredited1941The Mexican Spitfire's BabyOrchestra LeaderUncredited1942Joan of ParisRobin1942Four Jacks and a JillNatUncredited1942Mexican Spitfire's ElephantLewisUncredited1942Highways by NightJimUncredited1942Army SurgeonHospital OrderlyUncredited1943Ladies' DayMarty Samuels1949Fighting Man of the PlainsTownsman in CourtroomUncredited1951My Forbidden PastCousin Philippe1951New MexicoPvt. LindleyUncredited1951The Prince Who Was a ThiefOfficerUncredited
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1950The Lone RangerAl / Hatch2 episodes1952Orient ExpressGreenEpisode: "The 13th Spy"; final role
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