Bobby Jordan was an American actor who is best known for his roles in “Dead End,” “The East Side Kids,” and “The Bowery Boys.” He made a significant impact during his career before facing personal challenges later in life.
Personal and Family Life
Bobby Jordan was born on April 1, 1923, in Harrison, New York. He grew up in Flatbush, Brooklyn, where he developed his acting and musical skills at a young age. In 1946, he married Lee Jordan, and they had a son named Robert Jr. However, they divorced in 1957.
Career Highlights
Jordan began his acting career as a child, debuting on stage in 1930 and in films shortly after. He gained fame as one of the “Dead End Kids,” showcasing his talent in various productions, including Broadway and several films. His career peaked during the late 1930s and 1940s when he appeared in multiple popular films.
Death and Legacy
Bobby Jordan passed away on September 10, 1965, in Los Angeles due to cirrhosis of the liver. His struggles with alcohol and financial difficulties overshadowed his earlier success. Despite these challenges, Jordan is remembered for his contributions to film and theater, particularly for his work with the Dead End Kids.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Kid Dynamite | 1943-02-05 | Danny Lions |
| Let’s Get Tough | 1942-05-29 | Danny Connors |
| Mr. Wise Guy | 1942-02-20 | Danny Collins |
| Pride of the Bowery | 1940-12-15 | Danny |
| They Made Me a Criminal | 1939-01-21 | Angel |
| Dust Be My Destiny | 1939-09-16 | Jimmy Glenn |
| A Slight Case of Murder | 1938-02-26 | Douglas Fairbanks Rosenbloom |
| Dead End | 1937-08-27 | Angel |
| Angels with Dirty Faces | 1938-11-26 | Swing |
| Spooks Run Wild | 1941-10-24 | Danny |
| Bowery Blitzkrieg | 1941-08-01 | Danny Breslin |
| The Man Is Armed | 1956-10-19 | Thorne (as Bob Jordan) |
| Ghosts on the Loose | 1943-07-30 | Danny |
| Spook Busters | 1946-08-24 | Bobby |
| Crime School | 1938-05-10 | Lester ‘Squirt’ Smith |
| Boys of the City | 1940-07-15 | Danny Dolan |
| Flying Wild | 1941-03-10 | Danny Graham |
| Bowery Buckaroos | 1947-11-22 | Bobby |
| Angels Wash Their Faces | 1939-08-26 | Bernie Smith |
| Smart Alecks | 1942-08-07 | Danny Stevens |