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John Forsythe
AKA: Джон Форсайт · Jacob Lincoln Freund · John Lincoln Freund
Acting
Born: 1918
Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
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Biography
John Forsythe (born Jacob Lincoln Freund; January 29, 1918 – April 1, 2010) was an American stage, television and film actor. Forsythe starred in three television series, spanning four decades and three genres: as single playboy father Bentley Gregg in the 1950s sitcom Bachelor Father (1957–1962); as the unseen millionaire Charles 'Charlie' Townsend on the 1970s crime drama Charlie's Angels (1976–1981), and as patriarch Blake Carrington on the 1980s soap opera Dynasty (1981–1989). He hosted World of Survival (1971–1977).
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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Gargoyles | 1994 | Pat Doyle (voice) |
| The Colbys | 1985 | Contributor |
| Wogan | 1982 | Self |
| The Love Boat | 1977 | Burt Gardner |
| People's Choice Awards | 1975 | Self - Host |
| Police Story | 1973 | Contributor |
| Run for Your Life | 1965 | Spencer Holt |
| Kraft Suspense Theatre | 1963 | Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston |
| Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre | 1963 | Charlie King |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | 1962 | Michael Barnes |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre | 1956 | CSA Lt. David Marr |
| Tony Awards | 1956 | Self - Presenter |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955 | Kim Stanger |
| Miss Universe | 1955 | Host |
| The Red Skelton Show | 1951 | Millionaire's Son |
| The Jack Benny Program | 1950 | John Forsythe |
| The Bob Hope Show | 1950 | Self |
| Robert Montgomery Presents | 1950 | Dr. Frederick Steele |
| Lights Out | 1949 | Contributor |
| Suspense | 1949 | Contributor |
| Studio One | 1948 | Contributor |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948 | Contributor |
| Kraft Television Theatre | 1947 | Contributor |
| Golden Globe Awards | 1944 | Self |