Jimmy the Raven was an incredibly talented bird actor that got his start in the 1938 film, “You Can’t Take It With You,” alongside Jimmy Stewart. While filming that movie, Stewart declared, “The raven is the smartest actor on set. They don’t have to make as many retakes for him as for the rest of us.”
Jimmy is also the raven in the classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” He was seen in dozens of roles over his 20-year career and knew just about as many tricks, including opening mail, using a typewriter, dealing a hand of poker and even lighting a cigarette.
