Jay North was an American actor who is best known for playing the title role in the television series, Dennis the Menace as a child from 1959 to 1963.

Jay North Wiki/Bio
Real Name | Jay Waverly North Jr. |
Nickname | Jay North |
Profession | Actor |
Date of Birth | 3 August 1951 |
Age | 73 years old at the time of his death |
Birth Place | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Nationality | American |
Hometown | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Ethnicity | White |
Religion | Christian |
Education Qualification
School | Update soon |
College | Update soon |
Education Qualification | Update soon |
Jay North Age
Actor Jay North was born on 3 August 1951 in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was 73 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Leo.

Jay North Relationships & More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs/Girlfriend | Kathleen Brucher Rositia North Candy Hackney |
Spouse/Wife | Kathleen Brucher (1973-74) Rositia (1991) Candy Hackney (1993) |
Children | Three step-daughters |
Jay North Family
Father’s Name | Jay North |
Mother’s Name | Dorothy North |
Brother’s Name | None |
Sister’s Name | None |
Career
Debut | Television – 1957: Cartoon Express with Engineer Bill Film – 1959: The Miracle of the Hills |
Awards | Update soon |
Jay North Movies
Movies | Release Date |
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The Miracle of the Hills | 1959 |
The Big Operator | 1959 |
Pepe | 1960 |
Zebra in the Kitchen | 1965 |
Maya | 1966 |
The Teacher | 1974 |
Dikiy veter | 1986 |
Dickie Roberts: former Child Star | 2003 |
Jay North Television Shows –
- Cartoon Express with Engineer Bill – 1957
- Queen of a Day – 1958
- The George Gobel Show – 1958
- Wanted: Dead or Alive – 1958
- 77 Sunset Strip – 1959
- Rescue 8 – 1959
- Bronco – 1959
- The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor – 1959
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show – 1960
- Dennis the Menace – 1959-63
- The Lucy Show – 1966
- Arabian Knights – 1968
- The Flintstone Comedy Hour – 1982
- General Hospital – 1982
- The Simpsons – 1999
Jay North Height And Weight
Height (approx) | In centimeters – 170 cm In meters – 1.70 m In feet & inches – 5’ 7” |
Weight (approx) | In kilograms – 80 kg In pounds – 180 lbs |
Eye Colour | Brown |
Hair Colour | Blonde |
Jay North Death, Death Cause
Date of Death | 6 April 2025 |
Death place | Peacefully at home |
Cause of death | Colorectal cancer |
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Jay North Net Worth
Net Worth (approx) | $500K to $1 Million |
Annual Income (approx) | Update soon |
Salary (approx) | Update soon |
Income Source | Acting, etc. |

Some Lesser Facts About Jay North
- Jay North was born and raised in Los Angeles as the only child of Jay and Dorothy North.
- His father was an alcoholic, and his parents’ marriage was turbulent.
- When he was 4 years old, his parents separated, and North never saw his father again.
- His mother worked as the secretary of the West Coast director of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
- From a young age, North was a fan of television, and when he was 6, his mother arranged for him to watch a TV program through her connections.
- His first professional acting job was a live appearance on the game show Queen For a Day.
- He married his second wife, Cindy Hackney, in 1993.
- He has also appeared in various films, including Zebra in the Kitchen.
- He appeared in the Pebbles and Bamm-Bamm show with Sally Struthers.
- In May 1997, having come to terms with the physical and emotional abuse he had suffered at the hands of his aunt and uncle.
- North died of Colorectal Cancer on April 6, 2025, aged 73. He had been battling the disease for several years.
FAQ:
How old was Jay North?
73 years old at the time of his death
Who is Jay North’s wife?
Jay North married his third wife, Cindy Hackney in 1993.
Who was Jay North’s first wife?
Jay North’s first wife was Kathleen Brucher (1973-74).
Who was Jay North’s second wife?
Jay North’s second wife was Rosilia North (1991-91)
What is Jay North’s net worth?
Approx – $500K to $1 Million (As of 2025)
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