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John Phillip Law (1937–2008)

Actor | Producer

Trivia:

Following bit parts on Broadway, he transported himself to Europe and found work in Italian films. Director Norman Jewison "discovered" Law while in Europe and cast him in his feature The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming. See more trivia »

Born:

in Los Angeles, California, USA

Died:

(age 70) in Los Angeles, California, USA
Still of John Phillip Law and Martin Shaw in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Still of John Phillip Law in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Still of Jane Fonda and John Phillip Law in Barbarella Still of John Phillip Law and Caroline Munro in The Golden Voyage of Sinbad Still of Jane Fonda and John Phillip Law in Barbarella
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2012 L'apocalisse delle scimmie
 
2008 Chinaman's Chance: America's Other Slaves
Foreman Dan
 
2006 Ray of Sunshine
 
2006 Vic (short)
John Shelbourne
 
2005 SOKO Kitzbühel (TV series)
Bob Snyder
– Feindliche Übernahme (2005) … Bob Snyder
 
2004 The Three Faces of Terror
Professor Peter Price
 
2002 Curse of the Forty-Niner
Sheriff Murphy
 
2001 CQ
Chairman
 
2000 Bad Guys
Sheriff
 
1999/II Wanted
1. Verfolger
 
1998 The Young and the Restless (TV series)
Jim Gringer #1
 
1997 Spider-Man (TV series)
John Hardesky / The Cat
– Partners in Danger Chapter 3: The Black Cat (1997) … The Cat (voice) / John Hardesky (voice)
– Partners in Danger Chapter 2: The Cat (1997) … The Cat (voice) / John Hardesky (voice)
 
1997 My Ghost Dog (TV movie)
Peter Avelino
 
1996 Hindsight
Vincent Lehman
 
1995 Brennendes Herz
Böhme
 
1993 The Mountain of the Lord (video)
Brigham Young
 
1993 Angel Eyes
Steven Fox
 
1993 Alaska Kid (TV series)
 
1992 Europa Connection (TV series)
 
1992 Shining Blood
Ranch Forman
 
1992 Marilyn Alive and Behind Bars
Harry Billings
 
1992 Europa Mission
Colonel Ferri
 
1992 Il giorno del porco
Azazel
 
1991 Power Force
 
1991 A Case of Honor
Capt. Roger L. Barnes
 
1991 White Cobra Express
 
1991 Alaska Stories
Aristocratic Con Man
 
1990 Delta Force Commando II: Priority Red One
Colonel Barberon
 
1990 Le gorille (TV series)
Le Finlandais
– Le gorille sans cravate (1990) … Le Finlandais
 
1990 Alienator
Ward Armstrong
 
1990 Nerds of a Feather
 
1990 Little Women of Today
Tycoon
 
1989 Cold Heat
R.C. Mallon
 
1989 Quattro piccole donne (TV series)
 
1988 Space Mutiny
Flight Cmdr. Elijah Kalgan
 
1988 Una grande storia d'amore (TV movie)
Marcello
 
1988 Thunder III
Deputy Sheriff
 
1988 Delirio di sangue
Saint Simon
 
1987 Colpo di stato
Shaw
 
1987 Moon in Scorpio
Allen
 
1987 Johann Strauss: The King Without a Crown
Maximilian Steiner, Stage Manager
 
1987 Striker
Frank Morris
 
1986 American Commandos
Kelly
 
1985 Rainy Day Friends
Dr. Stephen Kendrick
 
1985 It's a Living (TV series)
Hank Dobson
– Cassie's Cowboy (1985) … Hank Dobson
 
1985 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Sven Torvald
– Widow, Weep for Me (1985) … Sven Torvald
 
1985 Night Train to Terror
Harry Billings
 
1984 Hijacked to Hell
Ted Barner
 
1983 Tin Man
Dr. Edison
 
1982 Attack Force Z
Lieutenant J.A. (Jan) Veitch
 
1982 The Love Boat (TV series)
George Wetlin
– Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family (1982) … George Wetlin
 
1981 Tarzan, the Ape Man
Harry Holt
 
1979 Ring of Darkness
Exorcist
 
1979 The Best Place to Be (TV movie)
Dr. Mancini
 
1978 The Devil's Bed (TV movie)
John Vanetti
 
1978 Der Schimmelreiter
Hauke Haien
 
1977 Eyes Behind the Wall
Arturo
 
1977 Target of an Assassin
Shannon
 
1976 The Cassandra Crossing
Major Stark
 
1976 Tu dios y mi infierno
Troubled Priest
 
1976 Un sussurro nel buio
Alex
 
1975 Doctor Justice
Dr. Benjamin Justice
 
1975 The Spiral Staircase
Steven Sherman (as John Philip Law)
 
1974 Open Season
Greg
 
1973 The Golden Voyage of Sinbad
Sinbad
 
1973 Polvere di stelle
John
 
1971 The Last Movie
Little Brother
 
1971 The Love Machine
Robin Stone
 
1971 Von Richthofen and Brown
Baron Manfred von Richthofen
 
1970 Strogoff
Michel Strogoff
 
1970 The Hawaiians
Noel Hoxworth
 
1969 Certain, Very Certain, As a Matter of Fact... Probable
Crispino
 
1968 The Sergeant
Pfc. Tom Swanson
 
1968 Skidoo
Stash
 
1968 Barbarella
Pygar
 
1968 Danger: Diabolik
Diabolik
 
1967 Her Harem (uncredited)
 
1967 Death Rides a Horse
Bill Meceita
 
1967 Hurry Sundown
Rad McDowell
 
1966 The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming
Alexei Kolchin
 
1964 Tre notti d'amore
Fra Felice (segment "Fatebenefratelli")
 
1964 High Infidelity
Ronald (segment "Scandaloso")
 
1962 Smog
 
1951 Show Boat
Extra (uncredited)
 
1950 The Magnificent Yankee
Minor Role (scenes deleted)
 
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2002 Curse of the Forty-Niner (associate producer)
 
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2013 The Actor (documentary)
 
2005 Danger: Diabolik - From Fumetti to Film (video short)
Himself
 
2004 Mario Bava: Operazione paura (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2000 E! True Hollywood Story (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Jane Fonda (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Mario Bava: Maestro of the Macabre (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1999 Ray Harryhausen: Working with Dinosaurs (TV special)
Himself
 
1980 The 1980 Sci-Fi Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1979 Password Plus (TV series)
Himself - Celebrity Contestant / Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 24 May 1979 (1979) … Himself - Celebrity Contestant
– Episode dated 23 May 1979 (1979) … Himself - Celebrity Contestant
– Episode dated 22 May 1979 (1979) … Himself - Celebrity Contestant
– Episode dated 21 May 1979 (1979) … Himself - Guest
 
1971 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 9 August 1971 (1971) … Himself
 
1970 Hinter der Leinwand (TV series documentary)
Himself
– Episode dated 23 May 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1982 Henry Fonda: The Man and His Movies (TV documentary)
Actor in 'Barbarella' (uncredited)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Contributed to the book Gods in Polyester, or, A Survivors' Account of 70's Cinema Obscura (Succubus Press/2004). See more »

Publicity Listings:

5 Interviews  | 8 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

John Philip Law

Height:

6' 5" (1.96 m)
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Did You Know?

Trivia:

Following bit parts on Broadway, he transported himself to Europe and found work in Italian films. Director Norman Jewison "discovered" Law while in Europe and cast him in his feature The Russians Are Coming the Russians Are Coming. See more »

Trademark:

Blonde hair and blue eyes See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo