Peaches Jackson was an American actress who is best known for her roles as a child actress in the 1920s, including performances in films like “Midsummer Madness,” “Kentucky Pride,” and “Arizona to Broadway.”
Personal and Family Life
Born Charlotte Jackson on October 9, 1913, in Buffalo, New York, she had a life intertwined with show business from an early age. Peaches had two siblings, Dickie and Mary Ann Jackson, with Mary Ann gaining fame as a member of the Our Gang comedy shorts. Peaches married Joe Grasse in 1931, but they divorced after a few years. She later found love with Tony Guerrero, a Hawaiian, and they married in the 1930s.
Career
Peaches began her acting career as a child in the 1920s, often playing boyish roles. After marrying Tony, she retired from acting and turned her attention to their restaurant business. They opened a popular restaurant called “The Hawaiian Hut” in Los Angeles, and later moved to Honolulu, where they established “The Tropics” on Waikiki Beach, which became well-known among Hollywood stars.
Death and Legacy
Peaches Jackson passed away on February 23, 2002, in Honolulu, Hawaii. After her death, her legacy as a child actress and successful restaurateur continued to be remembered. Her dedication to her family and business left a lasting impact on those who knew her.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Midsummer Madness | 1921-01-23 | Peggy Meredith |
| Kentucky Pride | 1925-09-06 | Virginia Beaumont |
| Arizona to Broadway | 1933-07-22 | Dancer |
| The Greatest Thing in Life | 1918-12-22 | Miss Peaches |
| Through The Back Door | 1921-05-05 | Conrad |
| Pied Piper Malone | 1924-02-04 | Betty Malone |
| When Dawn Came | 1920-04-01 | Crippled Child |
| Circus Days | 1923-07-30 | Jeannette |
| A Rogue’s Romance | 1919-06-19 | |
| Cytherea | 1924-05-04 | Randon Child |
| Oh Boy | 1927-02-01 | Betty |
| Jinx | 1919-12-13 | Orphan |
| Heroes of the Street | 1922-12-24 | |
| Rio Grande | 1920-04-25 | Maria Inez, 6 years |
| The Girl in the Web | 1920-08-05 | Bebita |
| One of the Finest | 1919-06-01 | Mary Jane |
| A Prince There Was | 1921-11-13 | Little Girl |
| Mine to Keep | 1923-08-20 | Joy Child |