John Forsythe
47 movies · 31 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Jan 29, 1918
- Died
- Apr 1, 2010 (age 92)
- Place of birth
- Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
- Also known as
- Джон Форсайт · Jacob Lincoln Freund · John Lincoln Freund
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).
Profiles IMDb
Known for
John Forsythe: movies and TV shows
Acting (78)
- 2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
- 2000 Charlie's Angels
as Charlie (voice)
- 1999 We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as Mr. Ryan (voice)
- 1996
- 1994
- 1994
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990 Opposites Attract
as Rex Roper
- 1988 Scrooged
as Lew Hayward
- 1987 On Fire
as Joe Leary, Sr.
- 1985
- 1982 Mysterious Two
as He
- 1981 Sizzle
as Mike Callahan
- 1981
- 1980 A Time for Miracles
as Postulator
- 1979 ...And Justice for All
as Judge Henry T. Fleming
- 1978 The Users
as Reade Jamieson
- 1978 With This Ring
as Gen. Albert Harris
- 1978 Cruise Into Terror
as Rev. Charles Mather
- 1977 Goodbye & Amen
as The American Ambassador
- 1977
- 1977 Never Con a Killer
as E.J. Valerian
- 1977 Tail Gunner Joe
as Paul Cunningham
- 1976 Amelia Earhart
as G.P. Putnam
- 1976
- 1976 Charlie's Angels
as Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
- 1975 The Deadly Tower
as Lt. Elwood Forbes
- 1975
- 1974 Terror on the 40th Floor
as Dan Overland
- 1974 The Healers
as Dr. Robert Kier
- 1974 Cry Panic
as David Ryder
- 1973 Lisa, Bright and Dark
as William Schilling
- 1973
- 1973 The Letters
as Paul Anderson
- 1971 Murder Once Removed
as Dr. Ron Wellesley
- 1969 The Happy Ending
as Fred Wilson
- 1969 Topaz
as Michael Nordstrom
- 1969
- 1968 Shadow on the Land
as Gen. Wendell Bruce
- 1967 In Cold Blood
as Alvin Dewey
- 1967 A Bell for Adano
as Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
- 1966 Madame X
as Clay Anderson
- 1965
- 1965
- 1964 Kitten with a Whip
as David Stratton
- 1964 See How They Run
as Martin Young
- 1963 Kraft Suspense Theatre · TV
as Jerry Wilson / John Williams / Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston · 2 episodes
- 1962
- 1961
- 1959 What Makes Sammy Run?
as Al Manheim
- 1959 Dubrovsky
as Wladia
- 1957
- 1956 Everything But the Truth
as Ernie Miller
- 1956
- 1956 The Ambassador's Daughter
as Sgt. Danny Sullivan
- 1955
- 1955 The Trouble with Harry
as Sam Marlowe
- 1955
- 1954 Climax! · TV
as Joe Sullivan / Adam Barclay / Graham Johnson / Tommy Jordan / Frank Colby · 5 episodes
- 1953 Escape from Fort Bravo
as Captain Marsh
- 1953 The Glass Web
as Don Newell
- 1953 It Happens Every Thursday
as Bob MacAvoy
- 1953
- 1952 The Captive City
as James "Jim" C. Austin
- 1952 10,000 Horses Singing
as Marv Payne
- 1951
- 1951 Schlitz Playhouse of Stars · TV
as Hayden Chart / Peter Bronson / Dr. John Carter / Tony Preston · 5 episodes
- 1950
- 1950
- 1949 Arson, Inc.
as Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
- 1949
- 1948 Studio One · TV
as Maj. Peter Brook / Capt. Sam MacKenzie / Marv Payne / James Rexham / Judd / Pete Maynard · 13 episodes
- 1948
- 1948 The Things People Want
as Don
- 1947
- 1943 Destination Tokyo
as Sparks
- 1943 Northern Pursuit
as Corporal (uncredited)
Behind the camera (2)
- 1987 On Fire
Executive Producer
- 1953
Talk shows and appearances (37)
- 2022
- 2011
- 2005
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1998 Hollywood Squares
1 episode
- 1996
- 1994
- 1993 Denver Clan ohne Maske
2 episodes
- 1992
- 1988
- 1986
- 1985
- 1985
- 1983
- 1982 Christmas in Washington
1 episode
- 1982 Wogan
1 episode
- 1982
- 1979
- 1975 People's Choice Awards
1 episode
- 1966 ABC Stage 67
1 episode
- 1963 Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
1 episode
- 1962 The Merv Griffin Show
1 episode
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
3 episodes
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
11 episodes
- 1959 The Bell Telephone Hour
1 episode
- 1957 The Lux Show
1 episode
- 1956 Tony Awards
1 episode
- 1955 Miss Universe
1 episode
- 1951 The Red Skelton Show
1 episode
- 1951
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
1 episode
- 1949 Lights Out
3 episodes
- 1949 The Emmy Awards
3 episodes
- 1948 The Ed Sullivan Show
5 episodes
- 1944 Golden Globe Awards
4 episodes