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John Larkin

"Jolly" John Larkin was the stage name for John Larkin Smith, a vaudeville performer known as 'The Funniest Colored Comedian in the World'. Larkin successfully transitioned to the screen in 1931, starring in Smart Money, Sporting Blood, and Alexander Hamilton. As a movie actor, Larkin became known as the "highest paid Negro actor in Hollywood." His last role was in MGM’s The Great Ziegfield.

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  • Born In Norfolk, Virginia or Wilmington, North Carolina US
  • Born November 25, 1877
  • Died March 18, 1936
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