Known for
Acting
Credits
2
Gender
Man
Birthday
29 May 1896
Day of death
13 May 1950 (53)
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Jacob Schmidt
Jack Smith
'Whispering' Jack Smith
Biography
His distinctive "whispering" vocal delivery, for which he became famous, was caused when he fell victim to a poison gas attack during World War I. His voice never fully recovered and, unable to sing at full volume, he instead learned to make the best use of early microphone technology to record his soft vocal style.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | The Big Party | Billy Greer |
| 1930 | Cheer Up and Smile | Himself |