Mary Ann Jackson

Known for ActingBorn 1923-01-14Died 2003-12-17Los Angeles, California, USA

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. Read more

Movies & web series

Smith's Fishing Trip

Smith's Picnic

The Rodeo

The Bargain Hunt

Smith's Cook

Fast Freight

Growing Pains

Smith's Army Life

School Begins

Smith's Pony

Spanking Breezes

Remember When?

Noisy Noises

Classic Comedy Teams

Crazy House

Helping Grandma

School's Out

The Holy Terror

Election Day

Saturday's Lesson

Smith's Restaurant

Smith's Candy Shop

Little Daddy

Little Mother

Wiggle Your Ears

Love Business

Fly My Kite

Teacher's Pet

Cat, Dog & Co.

When the Wind Blows

Her First Beau

The Red Mill

Stage Mother

The Ol' Gray Hoss

Moan & Groan, Inc.

Pups Is Pups

Bouncing Babies

Bargain Day

Boxing Gloves

Railroadin'

The Spanking Age

Shivering Shakespeare

Small Talk

The First Seven Years

The Stolen Jools

A Tough Winter

Bear Shooters

The Christmas Party