Jack Lemmon’s Comedy Masked The Darkness Of His Life

Jack Lemmon’s Comedy Masked The Darkness Of His Life


January 1, 2026 | Penelope Singh

Jack Lemmon’s Comedy Masked The Darkness Of His Life


Jack Lemmon was a jack of all trades. He could do it all: comedy—slapstick and romantic—and hard-hitting dramas. Then there were his eyes, which showed a vulnerability that made audiences want him to succeed—no matter what craziness he was up to. And speaking of craziness, there was a LOT of it.

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