Jack Ging
Jack Ging rose to fame as an actor, gracing the silver screen many times over the course of his Hollywood career. Early on, Ging mostly landed roles in various films, including "The Ghost of Dragstrip Hollow" (1959), the dramatic adaptation "Desire in the Dust" (1960) with Raymond Burr and "Sniper's Ridge" (1961). He also appeared in the Clint Eastwood western "Hang 'Em High" (1968). Ging worked in television around the start of his acting career with a role on "The Twilight Zone" (CBS, 1959-1964). His film career continued throughout the seventies in productions like the dramatic musical "Play Misty for Me" (1971) with Clint Eastwood, the comedy "Ssssssss" (1973) with Strother Martin and "That Man Bolt" (1973) with Fred "The Hammer" Williamson. He also appeared in the western "High Plains Drifter" (1973) with Clint Eastwood. He held additional roles in television including a part on "Dear Detective" (CBS, 1978-79). He also had a part in the TV miniseries "The Winds of War" (1982-83). Ging more recently acted on "Wings" (1989-1997). Jack Ging died on September 9, 2022 in La Quinta, CA at the age of 90.