Jay Wilsey (February 6, 1896 – October 25, 1961) was an American film actor (born Wilbert Jay Wilsey). He appeared in nearly 100 films between 1924 and 1944. He starred in a series of very low-budget westerns in the 1920s and 1930s, billed as Buffalo Bill Jr.
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Born | (1896-02-06)February 6, 1896 Hillsdale, Missouri, U.S. |
Died | October 25, 1961(1961-10-25) (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1924-1944 |
Spouse(s) | Jeanette Boutelle (1933-1961) (his death) |
Born in St. Francisville, Missouri, Wilsey rode in Wild West shows and rodeos before he became an actor. His first film was Rarin' to Go (1924).[1] Wilsey's career as an actor diminished as sound films increased in popularity, causing him to become a stunt performer. A January 29, 1940, newspaper article reported that he had performed 6,000 stunts up to that time.[2]
Wilsey was married to actress Jeanette Boutelle.[2]
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