Jack Bannon

Jack Bannon

Bannon in 1977.
Born (1940-06-14) June 14, 1940
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Years active 1964–2006
Spouse(s) Kathleen Larkin (1969–1973) (divorced)
Ellen Travolta (1983–present)
Parent(s) Jim Bannon
Bea Benaderet

John James "Jack" Bannon (born June 14, 1940) is an American television actor. He is most famous for his role as Assistant City Editor Art Donovan on Lou Grant, a role he played for the duration of the series, from 1977 until 1982.

Bannon's parents were film and television actors Jim Bannon (Red Ryder) and Bea Benaderet (The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Petticoat Junction, The Beverly Hillbillies, and The Flintstones). In 1969, Bannon appeared on Petticoat Junction (after his mother died in 1968). He was "Buck" in the episode "One of Our Chickens Is Missing".

Bannon is married to actress Ellen Travolta, an elder sister of John Travolta. They live in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

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