Jack Cassidy

Jack Cassidy
Jack Cassidy, c. 1967
Born	John Joseph Edward Cassidy (1927-03-05)March 5, 1927 New York City, U.S.
Died	December 12, 1976(1976-12-12) (aged 49) West Hollywood, California, U.S.
Occupations	Actor singer theatre director
Years active	1943–1976
Spouses	Evelyn Ward ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1956)​ Shirley Jones ​ ​ (m. 1956; div. 1975)​
Children	4; including David, Shaun and Patrick Cassidy
Relatives	Katie Cassidy (granddaughter)

John Joseph Edward Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976) was an American actor, singer and theatre director. He received multiple Tony Award nominations and a win, as well as a Grammy Award, for his work on the Broadway production of the musical She Loves Me. He also received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He was the father of teen idols David Cassidy and Shaun Cassidy.