Charles “Jack” Schutte was an American actor born on April 3, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York. He is best known for his roles in films such as “Tars and Stripes,” “Money on Your Life,” and “The Burning Cross.” Jack Shutta’s contributions to entertainment spanned Vaudeville, boxing, and film.
Personal and Family Life
Jack Shutta came from a family involved in the entertainment industry. His parents, Charles and Augusta “Gussie,” along with his sister, Ethel, formed a Vaudeville act called “The Three Shutta’s All Over the Place,” performing for troops during World War I. He was married multiple times and had three daughters with his last wife, Roberta Strachan.
Career Highlights
Before entering acting, Jack was also a Golden Gloves boxer in his youth. He had a colorful life, including a rumored incident where he allegedly killed a man during a fight that insulted his mother. Jack’s acting career saw him travel to Southern California in the early 1940s, where he took on various roles in both film and television.
Death and Legacy
Jack Shutta passed away from lung cancer on June 28, 1957, in Houston, Texas. His doctor praised him as one of the bravest men he had ever known, highlighting Jack’s strength during his illness. He left behind a legacy in acting and is remembered for his contributions to early American entertainment.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Tars and Stripes | 1935-05-03 | Sailor |
| Three of a Kind | 1936-05-19 | Automobile Mechanic |
| Money on Your Life | 1938-05-13 | Assassin |
| Windy Riley Goes Hollywood | 1931-05-02 | Windy Riley |
| The Curtain Falls | 1934-10-02 | Undetermined Secondary Role |
| Hey, Pop! | 1932-11-12 | Restaurant owner |
| Taking the Count | 1937-04-24 | |
| The Burning Cross | 1947-09-01 | Police Lt. Ira Hill |
| Half-Baked Relations | 1934-06-01 | |
| Abbott and Costello in the Foreign Legion | 1950-08-05 | Thug (uncredited) |
| The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap | 1947-10-08 | Tough Miner (uncredited) |
| The Ghost Walks | 1934-12-01 | Head Guard |
| Tap Roots | 1948-08-25 | Carpenter (uncredited) |
| Up Goes Maisie | 1946-02-01 | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Hollywood Trouble | 1935-01-01 | |
| Once a Hero | 1931-11-22 | |
| Flicker Fever | 1935-09-20 | James Foster |
| Cactus Caballeros | 1938-05-27 | |
| Abbott and Costello Meet the Invisible Man | 1951-04-12 | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Below the Deadline | 1936-06-07 | Chauffeur (uncredited) |