James Loster Explained

James Loster
Birth Name:James T. Fitzpatrick
Birth Date:1 January 1894
Birth Place:Sioux City, IA
Death Place:Pittsburgh, PA
Nationality:American
Occupation:Vaudeville acrobat
Years Active:1908-1945

James Loster (January 1, 1894- April 20, 1948) was the stage name for acrobat James "Jimmy" T. Fitzpatrick. He and his wife performed as James and Bernie Loster. Bernie's real name was Florence Cush Fitzpatrick. He was active on the vaudeville circuit (B. F. Keith, Keith-Albee) from 1914 to 1928.

He was president of the Pittsburgh Branch of the American Guild of Variety Artists (AGVA) and the United Entertainers, Local 921.