Jimmy Hussey

Jimmy Hussey, vaudeville comedian

Jimmy Hussey (January 18, 1891 – November 20, 1930) was an American comedian and vaudeville star.

Biography

Hussey's grave at Calvary Cemetery

Jimmy Hussey was born Chicago.

He died from pneumonia at his home in North Bergen, New Jersey on November 20, 1930, and was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Evanston.

Vaudeville shows

References

  1. ↑ Fitzpatrick, Kevin C., ed. (2014). Dorothy Parker: Complete Broadway, 1918–1923. Bloomington: IUniverse. p. 319. ISBN 9781491722657. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via Google Books. One of them is Jimmy Hussey. It seems, on inquiry, that Jimmy Hussey is probably one of the best-known figures on the American stage, having appeared in vaudeville for years and years. But we, who do not get around much, never happened.
  2. 1 2 "Jimmy Hussey Dies; Noted Irish Actor". Brooklyn Daily Times. North Bergen, New Jersey. November 21, 1930. p. 23. Archived from the original on April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ American Cloak and Suit Review - Volume 17 1919 p 147 Fourth on the program was Jimmy Hussey in a military playette called "Somewhere" in Vaudeville." Mr. Hussey was assisted by his partner, William Worsley, and the two made a tremendous hit. Jimmy Hussey, as practically everyone knows, is one of the headliners on the B. F. Keith circuit.