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John W. Bubbles(1902-1986)

  • Actor
  • Writer
  • Soundtrack
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John W. Bubbles
John W. Bubbles was born on 19 February 1902 in Louisville, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for Si bémol et fa dièse (1948), Mantan Messes Up (1946) and Varsity Show (1937). He was married to Ruth R. Campbell, Mabel Cordelia (Atwell) Roane, Viola Jones and Wanda Michael. He died on 18 May 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 19, 1902
DiedMay 18, 1986(84)
BornFebruary 19, 1902
DiedMay 18, 1986(84)
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Known for

Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Barnet, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Virginia Mayo, and Mel Powell in Si bémol et fa dièse (1948)
Si bémol et fa dièse
6.9
  • Bubbles(as John William Sublett)
  • 1948
Mantan Moreland in Mantan Messes Up (1946)
Mantan Messes Up
6.7
  • Bubbles(as Buck and Bubbles)
  • 1946
Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Fred Waring in Varsity Show (1937)
Varsity Show
6.1
  • Bubbles(as Bubbles)
  • 1937
Constance Moore in Atlantic City (1944)
Atlantic City
5.8
  • Bubbles(as Buck and Bubbles)
  • 1944

Credits

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Actor



  • Lucille Ball in L'extravagante Lucie (1962)
    L'extravagante Lucie
    7.2
    TV Series
    • John Bubbles (as John Bubbles)
    • 1967
  • Amour, Danse et Mille Refrains (1955)
    Amour, Danse et Mille Refrains
    6.0
    • John (as John Bubbles)
    • 1955
  • Danny Kaye, Louis Armstrong, Charlie Barnet, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Virginia Mayo, and Mel Powell in Si bémol et fa dièse (1948)
    Si bémol et fa dièse
    6.9
    • Bubbles (as John William Sublett)
    • 1948
  • Mantan Moreland in Mantan Messes Up (1946)
    Mantan Messes Up
    6.7
    • Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)
    • 1946
  • Laugh Jubilee
    • (as Bubbles)
    • 1946
  • Constance Moore in Atlantic City (1944)
    Atlantic City
    5.8
    • Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)
    • 1944
  • Eleanor Powell, Red Skelton, and Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra in Mademoiselle ma femme (1943)
    Mademoiselle ma femme
    6.1
    • Bubbles (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Un petit coin aux cieux (1943)
    Un petit coin aux cieux
    7.1
    • Domino Johnson (as 'Bubbles' [John W. Sublett])
    • 1943
  • Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Fred Waring in Varsity Show (1937)
    Varsity Show
    6.1
    • Bubbles (as Bubbles)
    • 1937
  • Charlotte Arren and Bert Ambrose in Calling All Stars (1937)
    Calling All Stars
    6.5
    • Bubbles of 'Buck and Bubbles' (as John William Sublett)
    • 1937
  • Harlem Bound
    Short
    • Bubbles - of Buck & Bubbles - Trucking Number (as John Bubbles)
    • 1935
  • Honest Crooks
    Short
    • Bubbles (as Buck and Bubbles)
    • 1930
  • Darktown Follies
    Short
    • Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)
    • 1930
  • High Toned
    5.8
    Short
    • Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)
    • 1930
  • Fowl Play
    Short
    • Bubbles (as Buck & Bubbles)
    • 1929

Writer



  • Mantan Moreland in Mantan Messes Up (1946)
    Mantan Messes Up
    6.7
    • additional material (as John William Sublett)
    • 1946

Soundtrack



  • Lucille Ball in L'extravagante Lucie (1962)
    L'extravagante Lucie
    7.2
    TV Series
    • performer: "Main Street U.S.A."
    • 1967
  • The Perry Como Show (1948)
    The Perry Como Show
    7.6
    TV Series
    • performer: "I'm Just a Wandering Prodigal Son", "Tip Tap Along", "Get Out Those Old Records", "Golden Earrings", "Taking a Chance on Love", "April Love", "When You Were Sweet Sixteen", "Mañana (Is Soon Enough for Me)", "It Ain't Necessarily So", "'A' - You're Adorable", "Lover", "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans" (uncredited)
    • 1958
  • Un petit coin aux cieux (1943)
    Un petit coin aux cieux
    7.1
    • performer: "Shine" (1910) (uncredited)
    • 1943
  • Priscilla Lane, Rosemary Lane, and Fred Waring in Varsity Show (1937)
    Varsity Show
    6.1
    • performer: "You've Got Something There" (1937) (uncredited)
    • 1937

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Buck & Bubbles
  • Height
    • 1.83 m
  • Born
    • February 19, 1902
    • Louisville, Kentucky, USA
  • Died
    • May 18, 1986
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(cerebral hemorrhage)
  • Spouses
      Ruth R. CampbellJune 6, 1967 - ? (divorced)
  • Other works
    Sang the role of Sportin' Life,the dope peddler who sings "It Ain't Necessarily So",in the original 1935 stage production of George Gershwin's opera, "Porgy and Bess".
  • Publicity listings
    • 4 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Gave tap lessons to Fred Astaire, and coached Astaire for his "Bojangles of Harlem" performance in the film Swing Time.
  • Quotes
    Asked who was the best tap dancer, "You're looking at him."

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