Mary Ann Jackson
Actor
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.Â
Filmography
Pups Is Pups
as Mary Ann 1930
The Red Mill
as Little Girl 1927
Laughing Sinners
as Betty 1931
The First Seven Years
as Mary Ann 1930
School's Out
as Mary Ann 1930
Teacher's Pet
as Mary Ann 1930
Boxing Gloves
as Mary Ann 1929
Bear Shooters
as Mary Ann 1930
Little Daddy
as Mary Ann 1931
Fly My Kite
as Mary Ann 1931
Helping Grandma
as Mary Ann 1931
When the Wind Blows
as Mary Ann 1930
Lazy Days
as Mary Ann 1929
Small Talk
as Mary Ann 1929
Railroadin'
as Mary Ann 1929
The Christmas Party
as Party Guest 1931