From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jack Larson Born Jack Edward Larson February 8, 1928 Los Angeles, California, U.S. Died September 20, 2015 (aged 87) Brentwood, Los Angeles, California Occupation Actor, librettist, screenwriter and producer Years active 1948–2011 Partner(s) James Bridges (1958–1993; his death) Jack Edward Larson (February 8, 1928 – September 20, 2015) was an American actor, librettist, screenwriter and producer. He is best known for his portrayal of photographer/cub reporter Jimmy Olsen on the television series Adventures of Superman, cl.