Jack Cassidy

Jack Cassidy
Jack Cassidy, c. 1967
Born
John Joseph Edward Cassidy

(1927-03-05)March 5, 1927
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 12, 1976(1976-12-12) (aged 49)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • theatre director
Years active1943–1976
Spouses
(m. 1948; div. 1956)
(m. 1956; div. 1975)
Children4; including David, Shaun and Patrick Cassidy
RelativesKatie Cassidy (granddaughter)

John Joseph Edward Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976) was an American actor, singer and theatre director. He received multiple Tony Award nominations and a win, as well as a Grammy Award, for his work on the Broadway production of the musical She Loves Me. He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He was the father of teen idols David Cassidy and Shaun Cassidy.