Portrait of Jimmy Lydon

Jimmy Lydon

Bio: James J. Lydon (born May 30, 1923) is an American actor and television producer whose career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager during the 1930s
Born: Wed, May 30 1923
Birthplace: Harrington Park, New Jersey, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 09 2022
Jimmy Lydon is 98 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The World of Tomorrow
The World of Tomorrow
Jimmy Lydon was 61 in The World of Tomorrow as 'Bud Middleton (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 31 1984
Poster of Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion
Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion
Jimmy Lydon was 54 in Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion as 'Muggeridge'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 1977
Poster of Vigilante Force
Vigilante Force
Jimmy Lydon was 53 in Vigilante Force as 'Tom Cousy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1976
Poster of The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe
Jimmy Lydon was 52 in The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe as 'Jim Pickett'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 29 1976
Poster of Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects
Jimmy Lydon was 51 in Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects as 'Actor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1975
Poster of Bonnie's Kids
Bonnie's Kids
Jimmy Lydon was 49 in Bonnie's Kids as 'Motel Manager'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 08 1973
Poster of Michael O'Hara the Fourth
Michael O'Hara the Fourth
Jimmy Lydon was 48 in Michael O'Hara the Fourth as 'John Stevens'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1972
Poster of The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove
The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove
Jimmy Lydon was 48 in The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove as 'Jim Durden'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 30 1971
Poster of Scandalous John
Scandalous John
Jimmy Lydon was 48 in Scandalous John as 'Grotch'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 22 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Jimmy Lydon was 47 in Cannon as 'Betting Clerk'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1971
Poster of Death of a Gunfighter
Death of a Gunfighter
Jimmy Lydon was 45 in Death of a Gunfighter as 'Luke Mills'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1969
Poster of The Last Time I Saw Archie
The Last Time I Saw Archie
Jimmy Lydon was 37 in The Last Time I Saw Archie as 'Pvt. Billy Simpson (as James Lydon)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 27 1961
Poster of I Passed for White
I Passed for White
Jimmy Lydon was 36 in I Passed for White as 'Jay Morgan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1960
Poster of The Hypnotic Eye
The Hypnotic Eye
Jimmy Lydon was 36 in The Hypnotic Eye as 'Emergency Doctor (as James Lydon)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of Chain of Evidence
Chain of Evidence
Jimmy Lydon was 33 in Chain of Evidence as 'Steve Nordstrom (as James Lydon)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 06 1957
Poster of Battle Stations
Battle Stations
Jimmy Lydon was 32 in Battle Stations as 'Squawk Hewitt'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Rage at Dawn
Rage at Dawn
Jimmy Lydon was 31 in Rage at Dawn as 'Dedrick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1955
Poster of The Desperado
The Desperado
Jimmy Lydon was 31 in The Desperado as 'Tom Cameron'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1954
Poster of Island in the Sky
Island in the Sky
Jimmy Lydon was 30 in Island in the Sky as 'Murray, Dooley's navigator'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 05 1953
Poster of Corky of Gasoline Alley
Corky of Gasoline Alley
Jimmy Lydon was 28 in Corky of Gasoline Alley as 'Skeezix Wallet'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 17 1951
Poster of Oh! Susanna
Oh! Susanna
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in Oh! Susanna as 'Benton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1951
Poster of Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in Gasoline Alley as 'Skeezix'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1951
Poster of The Magnificent Yankee
The Magnificent Yankee
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in The Magnificent Yankee as 'Clinton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1950
Poster of Hot Rod
Hot Rod
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in Hot Rod as 'David Langham Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1950
Poster of September Affair
September Affair
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in September Affair as 'Johnny Wilson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1950
Poster of Destination Big House
Destination Big House
Jimmy Lydon was 27 in Destination Big House as 'Freddy Brooks'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950
Poster of Tarnished
Tarnished
Jimmy Lydon was 26 in Tarnished as 'Junior Bunker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 28 1950
Poster of When Willie Comes Marching Home
When Willie Comes Marching Home
Jimmy Lydon was 26 in When Willie Comes Marching Home as 'Charles 'Charlie' Fettles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1950
Poster of Tucson
Tucson
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in Tucson as 'Andy Bryant'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1949
Poster of Bad Boy
Bad Boy
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in Bad Boy as 'Ted Hendry (as James Lydon)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1949
Poster of Miss Mink of 1949
Miss Mink of 1949
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in Miss Mink of 1949 as 'Joe Forrester'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1949
Poster of An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in An Old-Fashioned Girl as 'Tom Shaw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1949
Poster of Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in Joan of Arc as 'Pierre d'Arc, Joan's younger brother'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948
Poster of Out of the Storm
Out of the Storm
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in Out of the Storm as 'Donald Lewis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1948
Poster of The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
Jimmy Lydon was 25 in The Time of Your Life as 'Dudley Bostwick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1948
Poster of Good News
Good News
Jimmy Lydon was 24 in Good News as 'Jimmy's Classmate (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1947
Poster of Sweet Genevieve
Sweet Genevieve
Jimmy Lydon was 24 in Sweet Genevieve as 'Bill Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 23 1947
Poster of Life with Father
Life with Father
Jimmy Lydon was 24 in Life with Father as 'Clarence Day Jr.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 13 1947
Poster of Cynthia
Cynthia
Jimmy Lydon was 24 in Cynthia as 'Ricky Latham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 29 1947
Poster of Affairs of Geraldine
Affairs of Geraldine
Jimmy Lydon was 23 in Affairs of Geraldine as 'Willy Briggs'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1946
Poster of Time to Kill
Time to Kill
Jimmy Lydon was 22 in Time to Kill as 'Lou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 13 1945
Poster of Twice Blessed
Twice Blessed
Jimmy Lydon was 22 in Twice Blessed as 'Mickey Pringle'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1945
Poster of Strange Illusion
Strange Illusion
Jimmy Lydon was 21 in Strange Illusion as 'Paul Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 31 1945
Poster of The Town Went Wild
The Town Went Wild
Jimmy Lydon was 21 in The Town Went Wild as 'Bob Harrison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1944
Poster of When the Lights Go On Again
When the Lights Go On Again
Jimmy Lydon was 21 in When the Lights Go On Again as 'Ted Benson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 1944
Poster of Henry Aldrich's Little Secret
Henry Aldrich's Little Secret
Jimmy Lydon was 21 in Henry Aldrich's Little Secret as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1944
Poster of The Road to Victory
The Road to Victory
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in The Road to Victory as 'Danny Ames (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1944
Poster of The Shining Future
The Shining Future
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in The Shining Future as 'Danny Ames'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 11 1944
Poster of Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid
Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1944
Poster of My Best Gal
My Best Gal
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in My Best Gal as 'Johnny McCloud'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 28 1944
Poster of Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in Henry Aldrich, Boy Scout as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 13 1944
Poster of Henry Aldrich Haunts a House
Henry Aldrich Haunts a House
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in Henry Aldrich Haunts a House as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1943
Poster of Henry Aldrich Swings It
Henry Aldrich Swings It
Jimmy Lydon was 20 in Henry Aldrich Swings It as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1943
Poster of Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour
Jimmy Lydon was 19 in Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1943
Poster of Aerial Gunner
Aerial Gunner
Jimmy Lydon was 19 in Aerial Gunner as 'Sandy Lunt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 20 1943
Poster of A Letter From Bataan
A Letter From Bataan
Jimmy Lydon was 19 in A Letter From Bataan as 'Chuck Lewis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1942
Poster of Henry Aldrich, Editor
Henry Aldrich, Editor
Jimmy Lydon was 19 in Henry Aldrich, Editor as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 01 1942
Poster of Henry and Dizzy
Henry and Dizzy
Jimmy Lydon was 19 in Henry and Dizzy as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1942
Poster of The Mad Martindales
The Mad Martindales
Jimmy Lydon was 18 in The Mad Martindales as 'Bobby Bruce Turner'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1942
Poster of Cadets on Parade
Cadets on Parade
Jimmy Lydon was 18 in Cadets on Parade as 'Joe Novak'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1942
Poster of Henry Aldrich for President
Henry Aldrich for President
Jimmy Lydon was 18 in Henry Aldrich for President as 'Henry Aldrich'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1941
Poster of Naval Academy
Naval Academy
Jimmy Lydon was 18 in Naval Academy as 'Tommy Blake'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1941
Poster of Bowery Boy
Bowery Boy
Jimmy Lydon was 17 in Bowery Boy as 'Sock Dolan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 28 1940
Poster of Little Men
Little Men
Jimmy Lydon was 17 in Little Men as 'Daniel "Danny" Burdle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1940
Poster of Tom Brown's School Days
Tom Brown's School Days
Jimmy Lydon was 17 in Tom Brown's School Days as 'Tom Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1940
Poster of Two Thoroughbreds
Two Thoroughbreds
Jimmy Lydon was 16 in Two Thoroughbreds as 'David Carey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1939
Poster of Home Early
Home Early
Jimmy Lydon was 15 in Home Early as 'Junior Doakes'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1939
Poster of The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair
The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair
Jimmy Lydon was 15 in The Middleton Family at the New York World's Fair as 'Bud'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1939
Poster of Back Door to Heaven
Back Door to Heaven
Jimmy Lydon was 15 in Back Door to Heaven as 'Young Frankie Rogers'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Jimmy Lydon was 58+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Jimmy Lydon was 52+ in Ellery Queen as 'Radio Actor, Actor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Jimmy Lydon was 51+ in The Rockford Files as 'Wyatt, Barrow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Jimmy Lydon was 50+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Dr. Waters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of Roll Out
Roll Out
Jimmy Lydon was 50+ in Roll Out
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1973
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Jimmy Lydon was 48+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Jimmy Lydon was 46+ in Love, American Style as 'Photographer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Jimmy Lydon was 45+ in Adam-12 as 'Tyler, Harvey Shore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Jimmy Lydon was 42+ in The F.B.I. as 'Joey Witner, Church'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns
Jimmy Lydon was 41+ in Many Happy Returns
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1964
Poster of 87th Precinct
87th Precinct
Jimmy Lydon was 38+ in 87th Precinct as 'Roger Pitt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 1961
Poster of The Barbara Stanwyck Show
The Barbara Stanwyck Show
Jimmy Lydon was 37+ in The Barbara Stanwyck Show as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
Jimmy Lydon was 37+ in Checkmate as 'Ben Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Jimmy Lydon was 36+ in The Untouchables as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Jimmy Lydon was 36+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Patrolman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Tightrope
Tightrope
Jimmy Lydon was 36+ in Tightrope
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Man with a Camera
Man with a Camera
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in Man with a Camera
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in Lawman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in The Texan as 'Smitty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of Bronco
Bronco
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in Bronco
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1958
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Jimmy Lydon was 35+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Dan Murdock, Paul Decker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of Trackdown
Trackdown
Jimmy Lydon was 34+ in Trackdown as ', Mark Turley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Jimmy Lydon was 34+ in Maverick as 'Terry McKenna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of M Squad
M Squad
Jimmy Lydon was 34+ in M Squad as 'Joseph Rinehart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Wire Service
Wire Service
Jimmy Lydon was 33+ in Wire Service as 'Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of The Gale Storm Show
The Gale Storm Show
Jimmy Lydon was 33+ in The Gale Storm Show as 'Hendricks, Officer Evans'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
Jimmy Lydon was 32+ in Screen Director's Playhouse as 'Lt. Fred Green'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
Jimmy Lydon was 32+ in Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1955
Poster of Navy Log
Navy Log
Jimmy Lydon was 32+ in Navy Log
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Jimmy Lydon was 32+ in Gunsmoke as 'Baines, Charlie Boggs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Jimmy Lydon was 32+ in The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as 'Tom Fitch (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 06 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Jimmy Lydon was 31+ in The Wonderful World of Disney as 'Jim Durden, John Stevens'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
Jimmy Lydon was 30+ in Rocky Jones, Space Ranger
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 23 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jimmy Lydon was 29+ in General Electric Theater as 'Larry White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Jimmy Lydon was 29+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of Racket Squad
Racket Squad
Jimmy Lydon was 28+ in Racket Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 07 1951
Poster of The First Hundred Years
The First Hundred Years
Jimmy Lydon was 27+ in The First Hundred Years
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 04 1950
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Jimmy Lydon was 27+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'D. Crockett Weeks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Life of Riley
The Life of Riley
Jimmy Lydon was 26+ in The Life of Riley
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1949