EntertainmentAmerican1925 – 2006
Jack Lemmon
Award-winning actor, Some Like It Hot, The Odd Couple
Biography
An acclaimed American actor and musician known for his versatile roles in film and television spanning several decades. He won two Academy Awards and was nominated for eight more throughout his career.
Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1925
Died
2006
Thinking about the name
Lemmon
English origin
“Derived from an English surname associated with the citrus fruit lemon, or as a variant spelling of Lemmon as a place name. This surname-as-given-name carries a bright, cheerful association with the lemon fruit, suggesting tartness, zest, and vitality. The name has a distinctive, uncommon quality that modern parents seeking surname-given combinations might appreciate.”