Jack Oakie (November 12, 1903 - January 23, 1978) was an American actor, largely starring in films (but also working on stage, radio, and television). He was born Lewis Delaney Offield in Sedalia, Missouri, but grew up in Muskogee, Oklahoma, whence he obtained his "Oakie" nickname. His adopted first name, Jack, was the name of the first character he played on stage. Wikipedia
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Jack Oakie wasn't really an "Okie." He was born Lewis Delaney Offield in Sedalia, Missouri, on November 12, 1903. But was raised in Muskogee, Oklahoma, leading to the nickname which stuck for life ("Jack" was from the first role he played onstage). His www.classicimages.com/1997/february/jackoakie.html
Son of actress Evelyn Oakie. Interred at Forest Lawn, Glendale, CA., in the Whispering Pines section at the top of the hill. Oakie fought with cameramen for years about screen makeup -- he never wore any and refused to wear makeup under any circumstances. www.imdb.com/name/nm0642988/
