Jerry Desmonde: Jerry Desmonde. Actor: Gonks Go Beat. Jerry Desmond, whose real name was James Robert Sadler, was born 20th July 1908 and made his stage debut at age 11 in the Sadler Elsie Four at the Palace Cinema, Armadale in November 1919 staying with them until 1928 when he joined the chorus of a music comedy show which toured America. Returning to Britain he teamed up with Dr Jack becoming The...
Known For: Gonks Go Beat (Great Galaxian), The Angel Who Pawned Her Harp (Parker), A Stitch in Time (Sir Hector), Up in the World (Maj. Willoughby)