Jimmy Crane was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball, Magic Town, and Borrowed Trouble.
Personal and Family Life
Jimmy Crane was born on October 4, 1931, in San Francisco, California. Details about his family life and early upbringing are not widely known, but he began his acting career as a young child in the late 1940s.
Career
Crane gained recognition as a child actor in the 1940s, appearing in several films. His notable performances include playing Junior in Dick Tracy vs. Cueball and Shorty in Magic Town. He also had a role in Borrowed Trouble as a child character.
Death and Legacy
Jimmy Crane passed away on September 5, 1996, in Clark County, Nevada. While his career was brief, he is remembered for his contributions to early film as a child actor during Hollywood’s golden age.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Town | 1947-10-07 | Shorty |
| Dick Tracy vs. Cueball | 1946-11-22 | Junior |
| Borrowed Trouble | 1948-07-23 | Child |
| The Bells of St. Mary’s | 1945-12-27 | Luther (uncredited) |
| Moonrise | 1948-10-01 |