Jack Howard Richardson (November 18, 1870 – June 12, 1960) was an American actor. Background Born in New York City, he was signed to a contract in silent films in 1911 by the American Company, working there for several years. Richardson appeared in more than 560 films before his death in Santa Barbara, California. His credits are often confused with his contemporary John J. Richardson (AKA Jack Richardson). Selected filmography External links 1870 births 1957 deaths American male film actors American male silent film actors Male actors from New York City 20th-century American male actors