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Jack Weston (1924–1996)
In a 40-year career that spanned Broadway, television and movies, the versatile actor played everyone from sleazy villains to terrifying killers to clumsy comics. His bad-guy roles included a stalker who, along with Alan Arkin terrorized a blind Audrey Hepburn in the 1967 cult classic Wait Until Dark (1967). He appeared in much lighter roles in ...
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Born:in Cleveland, Ohio, USADied:(age 71) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Actor (106 credits)
Actor (106 credits)
1986
If Tomorrow Comes
(TV Mini-Series)
Uncle Willie
Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.2
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.3
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
- Episode #1.1
(1986)
... Uncle Willie
1984
The Four Seasons
(TV Series)
Danny Zimmer
Danny Zimmer
- Back in Business
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- The Doctor Is Out
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- Head to Head
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- The Matchbreaker
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
- Cabin Fever: Part 2
(1984)
... Danny Zimmer
1979-1980
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
William Botibol
William Botibol
- Mr Botibol's First Love
(1980)
... William Botibol
- A Dip in the Pool
(1979)
... William Botibol
1977
Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue
(TV Mini-Series)
Joker Martin
Joker Martin
- Part 3
(1977)
... Joker Martin
- Part 2
(1977)
... Joker Martin
- Part 1
(1977)
... Joker Martin
1964-1967
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
(TV Series)
Gerberman / Ray / Riker / ...
Gerberman / Ray / Riker / ...
- A Song Called Revenge
(1967)
... Ray
- Code Name: Heraclitus - Part 2
(1967)
... Gerberman
- Code Name: Heraclitus - Part 1
(1966)
... Gerberman
- The Faceless Man
(1966)
... Riker
- Kicks
(1965)
... Detective Sergeant
1966
Laredo
(TV Series)
Hannibal Rex / Crazy John Holden
Hannibal Rex / Crazy John Holden
- The Last of the Caesars: Absolutely
(1966)
... Hannibal Rex
- It's the End of the Road, Stanley
(1966)
... Crazy John Holden
1966
The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
(TV Series)
Buzz Conway
Buzz Conway
- The Project Deephole Affair
(1966)
... Buzz Conway
1966
Ben Casey
(TV Series)
Ralph Alden
Ralph Alden
- Twenty Six Ways to Spell Heartbreak: A, B, C, D...
(1966)
... Ralph Alden
1965
12 O'Clock High
(TV Series)
Capt. 'Chub' Willis
Capt. 'Chub' Willis
- Runway in the Dark
(1965)
... Capt. 'Chub' Willis
1958-1965
Gunsmoke
(TV Series)
Wesley / Samuel Sprig
Wesley / Samuel Sprig
- The New Society
(1965)
... Wesley
- Sunday Supplement
(1958)
... Samuel Sprig
1964-1965
Burke's Law
(TV Series)
Gogi Zito / Silly McCree
Gogi Zito / Silly McCree
- Who Killed the 13th Clown?
(1965)
... Gogi Zito
- Who Killed Andy Zygmunt?
(1964)
... Silly McCree
1963-1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
(TV Series)
Joao Esposa / Homer Fargis
Joao Esposa / Homer Fargis
- The Sweet Taste of Vengeance
(1964)
... Joao Esposa
- One Step Down
(1963)
... Homer Fargis
1960-1963
The Twilight Zone
(TV Series)
Julius Moomer / Charlie Farnsworth
Julius Moomer / Charlie Farnsworth
- The Bard
(1963)
... Julius Moomer
- The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
(1960)
... Charlie Farnsworth
1962
Kraft Mystery Theater
(TV Series)
Frankie, trumpet player
Frankie, trumpet player
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1962)
... Frankie, trumpet player
1961-1962
The Hathaways
(TV Series)
Walter Hathaway
Walter Hathaway
- Elinor's Best Friend
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Shrewd Trader
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Charlie Goes to the Races
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- Pop Goes the Budget
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
- A Man for Amanda
(1962)
... Walter Hathaway
1960-1962
Thriller
(TV Series)
Maurice Reynard / Edward Dean
Maurice Reynard / Edward Dean
- Flowers of Evil
(1962)
... Maurice Reynard
- The Cheaters
(1960)
... Edward Dean
1959-1961
The Lawless Years
(TV Series)
Kid Dropper / A.J. / Al Brown
Kid Dropper / A.J. / Al Brown
- The Kid Dropper Story
(1961)
... Kid Dropper
- Louy K: Part 3 Birth of the Organization
(1961)
... A.J.
- The Al Brown Story
(1959)
... Al Brown
1960-1961
My Sister Eileen
(TV Series)
Chick Adams
Chick Adams
- Ruth's Holiday
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Marty's Best Friend
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- The Protectors
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Ruth, the Reformer
(1961)
... Chick Adams
- Separate Ways
(1961)
... Chick Adams
1961
General Electric Theater
(TV Series)
Freddie Pringle
Freddie Pringle
- Love Is a Lion's Roar
(1961)
... Freddie Pringle
1960-1961
Shirley Temple's Storybook
(TV Series)
Goblin King / Amos Overmuch
Goblin King / Amos Overmuch
- The Princess and the Goblins
(1961)
... Goblin King
- The Reluctant Dragon
(1960)
... Amos Overmuch
1960
Have Gun - Will Travel
(TV Series)
John Paul Neal / Rudy Rossback
John Paul Neal / Rudy Rossback
- The Poker Fiend
(1960)
... John Paul Neal
- Lady with a Gun
(1960)
... Rudy Rossback
1958-1960
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
(TV Series)
Frankie, trumpet player / Rosenthal / Root
Frankie, trumpet player / Rosenthal / Root
- Murder Is a Private Affair
(1960)
... Frankie, trumpet player
- City in Bondage
(1960)
... Rosenthal
- The Case for Dr. Mudd
(1958)
... Root
1958
The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show
(TV Series)
Mr. Elliott
Mr. Elliott
- Locked Out
(1958)
... Mr. Elliott
1955-1956
Kraft Theatre
(TV Series)
M / Sgt. Bates
M / Sgt. Bates
- The Gentle Grafter
(1956)
- Paper Foxhole
(1956)
... M / Sgt. Bates
- Number Four with Flowers
(1955)
1953-1954
Rod Brown of the Rocket Rangers
(TV Series)
Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser / Adjutant Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser / Adjutant Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Cobalt Bomb
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Man Who Was Radioactive
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Metal Eaters
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- The Exploding Man
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
- Bird Girl of Venus
(1954)
... Wilbur 'Wormsey' Wormser
1952
Lux Video Theatre
(TV Series)
Third Soldier / Elevator Man / Bill
Third Soldier / Elevator Man / Bill
- The Hill
(1952)
... Third Soldier
- The Magnolia Touch
(1952)
... Elevator Man
- Man at Bay
(1952)
... Bill
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Archive footage (4 credits)
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(1966 Stage: Was scheduled to appear in "The Office" on Broadway, but the show never opened. See more »Alternate Names:
Jack Western
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During World War II, he spent two years in Italy, courtesy of the U.S. Army, as an infantry company machine-gunner. See more »Star Sign:
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