Jay R. Smith | |
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| Born | J.R. Smith August 29, 1915 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | c. October 5, 2002 (aged 87) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Homicide by stabbing |
| Other names | Turkey-egg Speck |
| Occupation(s) | Child actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1925–1929 |
| Family | Donnie "Beezer" Smith (brother) |
Jay R. Smith (August 29, 1915 – c. October 5, 2002) was an American child actor and comedian who had a brief career appearing the Our Gang film short series during the silent Pathé era, from 1925 to 1929. He racked up appearances in 36 shorts, where he was billed as the skinny freckle-faced character "Specks".[1] This series was syndicated to television as The Little Rascals.
- ^ Maltin, Leonard and Bann, Richard W. (1977, rev. 1992). The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang, p. 268-271. New York: Crown Publishing/Three Rivers Press. ISBN 0-517-58325-9