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Jack Roach
camera_department, casting_director, cinematographer
- Birth name:
- John B. Roach
- Born:
- 1889-09-15, Elmira, New York, USA
- Died:
- 1979-11-08, San Diego, California, USA
- Professions:
- camera_department, casting_director, cinematographer
Biography
John B. Roach was a cinematographer and worked in a variety of other duties (location scout, etc.) for his younger brother producer/director Hal Roach (1892-1992). He moved to California from Elmira, NY when his younger brother became successful as a Hollywood producer. The Roach brothers' mother and father also moved to California. Charles "Dad" Roach (1860-1936) became the Treasurer and Secretary of the Hal Roach Studios for many years until his death. John B. (Jack) Roach lived to be 90 years of age.
Filmography
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