Jack Lemmon is an American actor best known for playing Jerry in the film Some Like It Hot.
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Best Known For:The film Some Like It Hot
Breakthrough:Won an Oscar for Mister Roberts in 1955
10 Quick Facts About Jack Lemmon
- Full Name: Jack Lemmon
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Some Like It Hot
- Current Role: Actor
- Date of Birth: February 8, 1925
- Age: 101 years old
- Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Felicia Farr
Jack Lemmon Age
Jack Lemmon is about 101 years old as of 2026. Jack Lemmon was born in 1925.
Jack Lemmon Height
Jack Lemmon stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches. This is approximately 175 cm.
Education
He attended Harvard University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- Harvard University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Period: 1947
Career & Work
Jack Lemmon's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Hollywood.
Organization: Hollywood
Role: Actor
Period: 1949–2001
Details: California
Rise to Fame
Jack Lemmon rose to prominence for his role in the film Some Like It Hot.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, and Save the Tiger.
- Film: Some Like It Hot (Jerry, 1959) — Classic comedy role alongside Marilyn Monroe
- Film: The Apartment (Bud Baxter, 1960) — Critically acclaimed dramedy
- Film: Save the Tiger (Harry Stoner, 1973) — Role for which he won an Academy Award for Best Actor
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Actor — AMPAS — Save the Tiger
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor — AMPAS — Mister Roberts
Jack Lemmon Family & Relationships
Jack Lemmon is married to Felicia Farr. He has 2 children, Chris Lemmon and Courtney Lemmon.
- Father: John Uhler Lemmon Jr
- Mother: Mildred Burgess LaRue
- Children:
- Chris Lemmon (1954)
- Courtney Lemmon (1966)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Jack Lemmon
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 8, 1925
- Age: 101
- Birthday: February 8
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 9 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: John Uhler Lemmon Jr
- Mother: Mildred Burgess LaRue
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Felicia Farr
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
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- Walter Matthau (Collaborator • Longtime acting partner)
