'Whispering' Jack Smith
Known for Acting · 3 credits
- Born
- 1896-05-29
- Died
- 1950-05-13
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Jacob Schmidt · Jack Smith
Biography
His distinctive "whispering" vocal delivery, for which he became famous, was caused when he fell victim to a poison gas attack during World War I. His voice never fully recovered and, unable to sing at full volume, he instead learned to make the best use of early microphone technology to record his soft vocal style.
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About 'Whispering' Jack Smith
His distinctive "whispering" vocal delivery, for which he became famous, was caused when he fell victim to a poison gas attack during World War I. His voice never fully recovered and, unable to sing at full volume, he instead learned to make the best use of early microphone technology to record his soft vocal style. With 3 credits spanning from 1929 to 1930, 'Whispering' Jack Smith has appeared in 3 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular 'Whispering' Jack Smith Movies
- Happy Days (1929) — as Minstrel Show Performer
- Cheer Up and Smile (1930) — as Himself
- The Big Party (1930) — as Billy Greer
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