Jack Roach(1889-1979)

John B. Roach was a cinematographer and worked in a variety of other duties (location scout, etc.) for his younger brother producer/director Hal Roach (1892-1992). He moved to California from Elmira, NY when his younger brother became successful as a Hollywood producer. The Roach brothers' mother and father also moved to California. Charles "Dad" Roach (1860-1936) became the Treasurer and Secretary of the Hal Roach Studios for many years until his death. John B. (Jack) Roach lived to be 90 years of age.