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Known For

Acting

Known Credits

58

Gender

Female

Birthday

1923-01-14

Day of Death

2003-12-17 (80 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As

Mary Ann Jackson

Biography

American former child actress who appeared in Our Gang short subjects series between 1928 and 1931. Her career began under the shadow of her actor relatives, mother Charlotte Jackson, and older sister, "Peaches" Jackson". Jackson made her film debut in a 1925 Ruth Taylor short, "Dangerous Curves". Her first big break came with the role of Baby Smith in the comedy short series "The Smiths", which starred Billy Gilbert. Se made her feature debut in 1927's "Smith's Pony". Jackson joined the Hour Gang (Little Rascals) cast in 1928, at the tail end of the silent era. Often used as the second female lead or the spunky older sister of "Wheezer" (Bobby Hutchins), Mary Ann's snappy delivery came in handy during the series's somewhat rocky transition to sound. With her bob hairstyle and freckles, tomboyish Mary Ann was a vast departure from the winsome miniature heroines who would populate the series before and after her tenure. Mary Ann Jackson died of heart attack at her home, at the age of 80. She was cremated and ashes scattered off the island of Oahu, Hawaii. 

Known For

Acting

The Ghosts

1930

The Ghosts

as

Maria

The Holy Terror

1929

The Holy Terror

as

Mary Ann

Remember When?

1925

Remember When?

as

Rosemary

The Our Gang Story

1994

The Our Gang Story

as

Mary Ann (archive footage)

Smith's Restaurant

1928

Smith's Restaurant

as

Bubbles Smith

Crazy House

1928

Crazy House

as

Mary Ann

Fast Freight

1929

Fast Freight

as

Mary Ann

Growing Pains

1928

Growing Pains

as

Mary Ann

Boxing Gloves

1929

Boxing Gloves

as

Mary Ann

Lazy Days

1929

Lazy Days

as

Mary Ann

Railroadin'

1929

Railroadin'

as

Mary Ann

Small Talk

1929

Small Talk

as

Mary Ann

Pups Is Pups

1930

Pups Is Pups

as

Mary Ann

The Ol' Gray Hoss

1928

The Ol' Gray Hoss

as

Mary Ann

The Spanking Age

1928

The Spanking Age

as

Mary Ann

Little Mother

1929

Little Mother

as

Mary Ann

Election Day

1929

Election Day

as

Mary Ann

Cat, Dog & Co.

1929

Cat, Dog & Co.

as

Mary Ann

Moan & Groan, Inc.

1929

Moan & Groan, Inc.

as

Mary Ann

Bouncing Babies

1929

Bouncing Babies

as

Mary Ann

Shivering Shakespeare

1930

Shivering Shakespeare

as

Mary Ann

The First Seven Years

1930

The First Seven Years

as

Mary Ann

Bear Shooters

1930

Bear Shooters

as

Mary Ann

Smith's Army Life

1928

Smith's Army Life

as

Bubbles Smith

Laughing Sinners

1931

Laughing Sinners

as

Betty

Spanking Breezes

1926

Spanking Breezes

as

Myrtle - Danny's Little Sister

Smith's Pony

1927

Smith's Pony

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Uncle

1926

Smith's Uncle

as

Bubbles Smith

The Rodeo

1929

The Rodeo

as

Bubbles Smith

Little Daddy

1931

Little Daddy

as

Mary Ann

Saturday's Lesson

1929

Saturday's Lesson

as

Mary Ann

A Tough Winter

1930

A Tough Winter

as

Mary Ann

Fly My Kite

1931

Fly My Kite

as

Mary Ann

School's Out

1930

School's Out

as

Mary Ann

The Red Mill

1927

The Red Mill

as

Little Girl

The Stolen Jools

1931

The Stolen Jools

as

Mary Ann Jackson

Noisy Noises

1929

Noisy Noises

as

Mary Ann

The Burglar

1928

The Burglar

as

Bubbles Smith

School Begins

1928

School Begins

as

Mary Ann

The New Aunt

1929

The New Aunt

as

Bubbles Smith

Teacher's Pet

1930

Teacher's Pet

as

Mary Ann

Helping Grandma

1931

Helping Grandma

as

Mary Ann

Love Business

1931

Love Business

as

Mary Ann Cooper

Smith's Picnic

1926

Smith's Picnic

as

Bubbles Smith

The Bargain Hunt

1928

The Bargain Hunt

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Baby

1926

Smith's Baby

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Cook

1927

Smith's Cook

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Landlord

1926

Smith's Landlord

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Fishing Trip

1927

Smith's Fishing Trip

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's New Home

1927

Smith's New Home

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Customer

1927

Smith's Customer

as

Bubbles Smith

Smith's Candy Shop

1927

Smith's Candy Shop

as

Bubbles Smith

Her First Beau

1941

Her First Beau

as

Student

Bargain Day

1931

Bargain Day

as

Mary Ann

When the Wind Blows

1930

When the Wind Blows

as

Mary Ann

Stage Mother

1933

Stage Mother

as

Auditioning Child Dancer (uncredited)

Wiggle Your Ears

1929

Wiggle Your Ears

as

Mary Ann

Production

Crew

Directing