John Forsythe (I) (1918–2010) |
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John Forysthe was born Jacob Lincoln Freund in Penns Grove, New Jersey, the son of Blanche Materson (Blohm) and Samuel Jeremiah Freund, a Wall Street businessman. He chose to pursue acting over the objections of his father. He did some work in radio soaps and on Broadway before signing a movie contract with Warner Bros. His early career was ...
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Born:in Penn's Grove, New Jersey, USADied:(age 92) in Santa Ynez, California, USA |
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Actor (101 credits)
Actor (101 credits)
1996
Adventures from the Book of Virtues
(TV Series)
Daedalus
Daedalus
- Responsibility
(1996)
... Daedalus (voice)
1992-1993
The Powers That Be
(TV Series)
Sen. William Franklin Powers
Sen. William Franklin Powers
- Grammargate: Part 1
(1993)
... Sen. William Franklin Powers
- Having a Ball
(1993)
... Sen. William Franklin Powers
- Grandma's Big Decision
(1993)
... Sen. William Franklin Powers
- Grammargate: Part 2
(1993)
... Sen. William Franklin Powers
- Bradley Gets Fired
(1993)
... Sen. William Franklin Powers
1991
Dynasty: The Reunion
(TV Mini-Series)
Blake Carrington
Blake Carrington
- Episode #1.2
(1991)
... Blake Carrington
- Episode #1.1
(1991)
... Blake Carrington
1981-1989
Dynasty
(TV Series)
Blake Carrington
Blake Carrington
- Catch 22
(1989)
... Blake Carrington
- Blasts from the Past
(1989)
... Blake Carrington
- Here Comes the Son
(1989)
... Blake Carrington
- No Bones About It
(1989)
... Blake Carrington
- Tale of the Tape
(1989)
... Blake Carrington
1988
D.C. Follies
(TV Series)
John Forsythe
John Forsythe
- Reagan Auditions for a Part on 'Dynasty'
(1988)
... John Forsythe
1985-1986
The Colbys
(TV Series)
Blake Carrington
Blake Carrington
- The Wedding
(1986)
... Blake Carrington
- The Reunion
(1985)
... Blake Carrington
- The Family Album
(1985)
... Blake Carrington
- Conspiracy of Silence
(1985)
... Blake Carrington
1983
The Love Boat
(TV Series)
Burt Gardner
Burt Gardner
- China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 1
(1983)
... Burt Gardner
- China Cruise: The Pledge/East Meets West/Dear Roberta/My Two Dumplings: Part 2
(1983)
... Burt Gardner
1976-1981
Charlie's Angels
(TV Series)
Charles Townsend
Charles Townsend
- Let Our Angel Live
(1981)
... Charles Townsend (voice, uncredited)
- Mr. Galaxy
(1981)
... Charles Townsend (voice, uncredited)
- Angel on a Roll
(1981)
... Charles Townsend (voice, uncredited)
- Attack Angels
(1981)
... Charles Townsend (voice, uncredited)
- Stuntwomen Angels
(1981)
... Charles Townsend (voice, uncredited)
1977
The Feather and Father Gang
(TV Series)
E.J. Valerian
E.J. Valerian
- Never Con a Killer
(1977)
... E.J. Valerian
1969-1971
To Rome with Love
(TV Series)
Michael Endicott
Michael Endicott
- Boy Meets Penny
(1971)
... Michael Endicott
- Yankee Trader
(1971)
... Michael Endicott
- The Stray Cat
(1971)
... Michael Endicott
- Mike and the Countess
(1971)
... Michael Endicott
- Age of Life
(1971)
... Michael Endicott
1967
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Millionaire's Son
Millionaire's Son
- A New York Stripper Is Not Always a Steak
(1967)
... Millionaire's Son
1965-1966
The John Forsythe Show
(TV Series)
Major John Foster
Major John Foster
- Get Me to the Execution on Time
(1966)
... Major John Foster
- From Russia with Chaos
(1966)
... Major John Foster
- Doctor Soo
(1966)
... Major John Foster
- If I Were a Prince
(1966)
... Major John Foster
- It Takes a Heap of Sergeants
(1966)
... Major John Foster
1965
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Charlie King
Charlie King
- In Any Language
(1965)
... Charlie King
1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston / Jerry Wilson / John Williams
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston / Jerry Wilson / John Williams
- The Kamchatka Incident
(1964)
... Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston
- The Sweet Taste of Vengeance
(1964)
... Jerry Wilson / John Williams
1963
The Dick Powell Theatre
(TV Series)
Peter Kent
Peter Kent
- The Third Side of a Coin
(1963)
... Peter Kent
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
(TV Series)
Michael Barnes
Michael Barnes
- I Saw the Whole Thing
(1962)
... Michael Barnes
1957-1962
Bachelor Father
(TV Series)
Bentley Gregg
Bentley Gregg
- Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight
(1962)
... Bentley Gregg
- Peter, the Medicine Man
(1962)
... Bentley Gregg
- Divided House
(1962)
... Bentley Gregg
- Boys Will Be
(1962)
... Bentley Gregg
- Bentley Takes It Easy
(1962)
... Bentley Gregg
1959
Sunday Showcase
(TV Series)
Al Manheim
Al Manheim
- What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 2
(1959)
... Al Manheim
- What Makes Sammy Run?: Part 1
(1959)
... Al Manheim
1959
Lux Playhouse
(TV Series)
Colonel Bill Adams
Colonel Bill Adams
- The Miss and Missiles
(1959)
... Colonel Bill Adams
1951-1958
Schlitz Playhouse
(TV Series)
Dr. John Carter / Peter Bronson
Dr. John Carter / Peter Bronson
- Way of the West
(1958)
... Dr. John Carter
- Girl with a Glow
(1957)
... Peter Bronson
- World So Wide
(1952)
- P.G.
(1952)
- Girl in a Million
(1951)
1955-1958
Climax!
(TV Series)
Frank Colby / Tommy Jordan / Graham Johnson / ...
Frank Colby / Tommy Jordan / Graham Johnson / ...
- Shooting for the Moon
(1958)
... Frank Colby
- The Hand of Evil
(1957)
... Tommy Jordan
- Journey into Fear
(1956)
... Graham Johnson
- Pale Horse, Pale Rider
(1956)
... Adam Barclay
- One Night Stand
(1955)
... Joe Sullivan
1957
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Bentley Gregg
Bentley Gregg
- New Girl in His Life
(1957)
... Bentley Gregg
1957
Zane Grey Theater
(TV Series)
CSA Lt. David Marr
CSA Lt. David Marr
- Decision at Wilson's Creek
(1957)
... CSA Lt. David Marr
1949-1955
Studio One in Hollywood
(TV Series)
Pete Maynard / Judd / Capt. Sam MacKenzie / ...
Pete Maynard / Judd / Capt. Sam MacKenzie / ...
- Operation Home
(1955)
... Pete Maynard
- Conflict
(1953)
... Judd
- I Am Jonathan Scrivener
(1952)
- Hold Back the Night
(1952)
... Capt. Sam MacKenzie
- Ten Thousand Horses Singing
(1952)
... Marv Payne
1954
The United States Steel Hour
(TV Series)
Prof. Gilbert Jardine
Prof. Gilbert Jardine
- King's Pawn
(1954)
... Prof. Gilbert Jardine
1951-1952
Suspense
(TV Series)
Wiltshire / David
Wiltshire / David
- The Beach of Falesa
(1952)
... Wiltshire
- Murder of Necessity
(1952)
- Strange for a Killer
(1951)
- Blood on the Trumpet
(1951)
- On a Country Road
(1951)
... David
1951-1952
Lights Out
(TV Series)
Bill Holloway / Waldo Bryan / Al March
Bill Holloway / Waldo Bryan / Al March
- The Upstairs Floor
(1952)
... Bill Holloway
- The Angry Birds
(1951)
... Waldo Bryan
- The Pattern
(1951)
... Al March
1951
Starlight Theatre
(TV Series)
- In a Military Manner
(1951)
- Three Hours Between Planes
(1951)
1951
Robert Montgomery Presents
(TV Series)
Dr. Frederick Steele
Dr. Frederick Steele
- Dark Victory
(1951)
... Dr. Frederick Steele
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Producer (3 credits)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (124 credits)
Self (124 credits)
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Archive footage (15 credits)
Archive footage (15 credits)
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[in 1987, about the relationship between fathers and sons] I think it was mandatory then for fathers, particularly with sons; they never embraced, I never saw my father cry until the end of his life, they never threw their arms around you and said they loved you. It was supposed to be tacit: you knew they loved you. My father and I had a better relationship toward the end of his life, not unlike ... See more »Trivia:
As an acting teacher, he taught up-and-coming actors Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Julie Harris and Patricia Neal at the same school. He even taught his future Dynasty (1981) co-star Joan Collins acting when she was just a teenager. See more »Trademark:
Often played handsomely father-figure roles See more »Star Sign:
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