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Johnny Downs

Born:
October 10, 1913 in Brooklyn, New York City, NY
Occupation:
Actor
Biography:
The son of a Naval officer, American actor Johnny Downs was hired as one of Hal Roach's "Our Gang" kids in 1923. Alternately playing heroes and bullies, Downs stayed with the short-subject series until 1927, appearing in twenty-four two-reelers. He honed his dancing and singing skills on the...Read More

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