Jess Dandy
American actor (1871-1923) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 51
Jess Dandy was an American actor during the silent movie era in Hollywood. His real name was Jesse A. Danzig, and his parents were Abraham Danzig, an immigrant from Germany, and American-born Jennie Stern. His first stage appearance was at age 26 in the Vaudeville venue American Roof Garden.
Jess Dandy is read about 3 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 21 June 2026
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His Favorite PastimeFilm, 1914Minor Role
His New ProfessionFilm, 1914Invalid Uncle
Leading Lizzie AstrayFilm, 1914Cafe Patron (uncredited)
The Face on the Barroom FloorFilm, 1914Lover who stole Madeleine
The MasqueraderFilm, 1914Actor / Villain
The New JanitorFilm, 1914Bank president
The Property ManFilm, 1914Garlico the Strong Man / Man in Audience (uncredited)
The RoundersFilm, 1914Diner
The Star BoarderFilm, 1914Boarder (uncredited)1871Born9 November 1871Known for
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The New Janitor 1914
The Rounders 1914
His New Profession 1914
The Masquerader 1914
The Face on the Barroom Floor 1914
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Charlie Chaplin Directed The New Janitor and The Masquerader
Mack Sennett Produced The New Janitor and The Masquerader
Fritz Schade Also in The New Janitor and The Masquerader
Cecile Arnold Also in Dough and Dynamite (1914)
Harry McCoy Also in His New Profession (1914)
Vivian Edwards Also in Dough and Dynamite (1914)
Helen Carruthers Also in The Rounders and The Property Man
Chester Conklin Also in Dough and Dynamite (1914)
Minta Durfee Also in The New Janitor and His New Profession
Wallace MacDonald Also in Dough and Dynamite (1914)
Roscoe Arbuckle Also in The Masquerader and His Favorite Pastime
Charley Chase Also in Dough and Dynamite (1914)
Glen Cavender Also in The Masquerader and Dough and Dynamite
Phyllis Allen Also in Dough and Dynamite and The Property Man
Edgar Kennedy Also in Dough and Dynamite and The Rounders
William Hauber Also in His New Profession and The Rounders
Al St. John Also in The Rounders and The New Janitor
George Nichols Directed His Favorite Pastime (1914)
Josef Swickard Also in The Face on the Bar Room Floor (1914)
Hank Mann Also in The Face on the Bar Room Floor (1914)
Slim Summerville Also in Dough and Dynamite and The Property Man
John Francis Dillon Also in The New Janitor and Dough and Dynamite
Also in Français
Filmography 10
Media & music
Photos 1
About this person
He then moved to a leading role at Keith's Union Square Theatre. In 1903 he opened in the play "The Prince of Pilsen," a role that he played all over the country, emphasizing a German accent. He underwent a number of operations for vocal issues, and then appeared in two plays, "Marcelle" and "Dick Whittington," before moving to Hollywood. While working at Keystone Studios in 1914, Dandy appeared in nine of Charlie Chaplin's comedy shorts. He was known for dialects, and sometimes played Jewish, Dutch, and German characters, emphasizing stereotypes. He died of sepsis following a carbuncle operation, and received a Masonic funeral.
