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John James Anderson is most well known for his ten-year role as 'Jeff Colby' on the 1980's prime time TV soaps Dynasty and The Colbys. John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of radio broadcaster Herb Oscar Anderson, and brother of actor Herb Anderson. He first starred in small roles in TV series like Fantasy Island and The Love Boat... See full bio »

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2003-2008 As the World Turns (TV series)
Rick Decker
– Episode #1.13331 (2008) … Rick Decker
– Episode #1.13330 (2008) … Rick Decker
– Episode #1.13329 (2008) … Rick Decker
– Episode #1.13312 (2008) … Rick Decker
– Episode #1.13311 (2008) … Rick Decker
See all 14 episodes »
 
2007 Illegal Aliens
Big Tony
 
2006-2007 All My Children (TV series)
Jeff Martin
– Episode #1.9602 (2007) … Jeff Martin
– Episode #1.9600 (2007) … Jeff Martin
– Episode #1.9599 (2007) … Jeff Martin
– Episode #1.9584 (2007) … Jeff Martin
– Episode #1.9583 (2007) … Jeff Martin
See all 32 episodes »
 
2001 Lightning: Fire from the Sky (TV movie)
Porter Randall
 
2001 Peril
Scott
 
2000 Icebreaker
Will Langley
 
2000 Pacific Blue (TV series)
– S.N.A.F.U. (2000)
 
1998 Love Boat: The Next Wave (TV series)
Ray Kennedy
– Bermuda Triangle Episode (1998) … Ray Kennedy
 
1998 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Sam Carver
– What Are Friends For? (1998) … Sam Carver
 
1992 Partners 'n Love (TV movie)
Carey Mays
 
1991 Dynasty: The Reunion (TV movie)
Jeff Colby
 
1991 Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter (TV movie)
Brett Huston
 
1981-1989 Dynasty (TV series)
Jeff Colby
– Catch 22 (1989) … Jeff Colby
– Blasts from the Pasts (1989) … Jeff Colby
– Here Comes the Son (1989) … Jeff Colby
– No Bones About It (1989) … Jeff Colby
– Tale of the Tape (1989) … Jeff Colby
See all 168 episodes »
 
1987 Haunted by Her Past (TV movie)
Eric Beckett
 
1985-1987 The Colbys (TV series)
Jeff Colby
– Crossroads (1987) … Jeff Colby
– The Dead End (1987) … Jeff Colby
– Betrayals (1987) … Jeff Colby
– Devil's Advocate (1987) … Jeff Colby
– Return Engagement (1987) … Jeff Colby
See all 49 episodes »
 
1984 He's Not Your Son (TV movie)
Ted Barnes
 
1984 Finder of Lost Loves (TV series)
Father Michael Bretton
– Yesterday's Child (1984) … Father Michael Bretton
 
1982 The Love Boat (TV series)
Enzo Carducci / Roberto Di Nardi / Dr. Van Damme / …
– Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 1 (1982) … Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci
– Venetian Love Song/Down for the Count/Arrividerci, Gopher/The Arrangement: Part 2 (1982) … Roberto Di Nardi / Enzo Carducci
– Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You: Part 1 (1982) … Dr. Van Damme
– Pride of the Pacific/The Viking's Son/Separate Vacations/The Experiment/Getting to Know You: Part 2 (1982) … Dr. van Damme
 
1982 Fantasy Island (TV series)
Corky Daniels
– The Big Bet/Nancy and the Thunderbirds (1982) … Corky Daniels
 
1976-1979 Search for Tomorrow (TV series)
Tom 'Junior' Bergman
– Episode dated 21 November 1977 (1977) … Tom 'Junior' Bergman
– Episode dated 16 November 1977 (1977) … Tom 'Junior' Bergman
– Episode dated 15 November 1977 (1977) … Tom 'Junior' Bergman
– Jo's Place (1977) … Tom 'Junior' Bergman
 
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2007 Illegal Aliens (executive producer)
 
Show ShowSelf (18 titles)
2012 America's Next Top Model (TV series)
Himself - Laura's Father
– The Girl Who Becomes America's Next Top Model (2012) … Himself - Laura's Father (uncredited)
 
2012 Addicted to Fame (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The Life and Death of Anna Nicole (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2002 Intimate Portrait (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Emma Samms (2002) … Himself
 
2002 After They Were Famous (TV series documentary)
Himself
– After Dynasty (2002) … Himself
 
2001 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Dynasty (2001) … Himself
 
1991 The Joan Rivers Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 4 November 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1991 Live with Kelly and Michael (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 18 October 1991 (1991) … Himself
 
1986 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (TV special)
Himself
 
1986 The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1986 The 12th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite New Television Dramatic Program
 
1985 The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite Dramatic Program
 
1984 Battle of the Network Stars XVI (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team Captain
 
1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV special)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite TV Dramatic Program
 
1983 Battle of the Network Stars XIV (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team Captain
 
1982-1983 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 12 February 1983 (1983) … Himself
– Episode dated 6 November 1982 (1982) … Himself
 
1982 Battle of the Network Stars XIII (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team
 
1982 Battle of the Network Stars XII (TV special)
Himself - ABC Team
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2007 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
 

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6' 1" (1.85 m)
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