John Forsythe
Born
January 29, 1918
Died
April 1, 2010 (92 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
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).
Known For

Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
2011

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
2003

Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
2002

'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
2001

Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
2000

We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
1999

Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
1998

E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Self
1996

Gargoyles
Pat Doyle (voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
1994

Denver Clan ohne Maske
Self · (2 episodes)
1993

The Powers That Be
William Powers · (15 episodes)
1992

Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
1992

Dynasty: The Reunion
Blake Carrington · (2 episodes)
1991

Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
1990

Scrooged
Lew Hayward
1988

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
1988

On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
1987

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
1986

The Colbys
(4 episodes)
1985

Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1985

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
1983
Christmas in Washington
Self · (1 episode)
1982

Mysterious Two
He
1982

Wogan
Self · (1 episode)
1982

Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982

Sizzle
Mike Callahan
1981

Dynasty
Blake Carrington · (220 episodes)
1981

A Time for Miracles
Postulator
1980

...And Justice for All
Judge Henry T. Fleming
1979

The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1979

The Users
Reade Jamieson
1978

With This Ring
Gen. Albert Harris
1978

Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather
1978

Goodbye & Amen
The American Ambassador
1977

The Love Boat
Burt Gardner · (2 episodes)
1977

Never Con a Killer
E.J. Valerian
1977

Tail Gunner Joe
Paul Cunningham
1977
Amelia Earhart
G.P. Putnam
1976

Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) · (115 episodes)
1976

The Deadly Tower
Lt. Elwood Forbes
1975
Medical Story
(1 episode)
1975

Terror on the 40th Floor
Dan Overland
1974

The Healers
Dr. Robert Kier
1974

Cry Panic
David Ryder
1974

Lisa, Bright and Dark
William Schilling
1973

Police Story
(1 episode)
1973

The Letters
Paul Anderson
1973

Murder Once Removed
Dr. Ron Wellesley
1971

The Happy Ending
Fred Wilson
1969

Topaz
Michael Nordstrom
1969

To Rome with Love
Michael Endicott · (48 episodes)
1969

Shadow on the Land
Gen. Wendell Bruce
1968

In Cold Blood
Alvin Dewey
1967

A Bell for Adano
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
1967

ABC Stage 67
Self · (1 episode)
1966

Madame X
Clay Anderson
1966

Run for Your Life
Spencer Holt · (1 episode)
1965
The John Forsythe Show
Major John Foster · (29 episodes)
1965

Kitten with a Whip
David Stratton
1964

See How They Run
Martin Young
1964

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jerry Wilson / John Williams · (1 episode)
1963

Kraft Suspense Theatre
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston · (1 episode)
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Charlie King · (1 episode)
1963

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (3 episodes)
1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Barnes · (1 episode)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (5 episodes)
1961

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (6 episodes)
1961

Kraft Mystery Theatre
(1 episode)
1961

What Makes Sammy Run?
Al Manheim
1959

Dubrowsky
Wladia
1959
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1959
The Lux Show
Self · (1 episode)
1957

Bachelor Father
Bentley Gregg · (157 episodes)
1957

Everything But the Truth
Ernie Miller
1956

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
CSA Lt. David Marr · (1 episode)
1956

The Ambassador's Daughter
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
1956

Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1956
Playwrights '56
(1 episode)
1955

The Trouble with Harry
Sam Marlowe
1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kim Stanger · (1 episode)
1955

Miss Universe
Host · (1 episode)
1955

Climax!
Joe Sullivan · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Adam Barclay · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Graham Johnson · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Tommy Jordan · (1 episode)
1954

Climax!
Frank Colby · (1 episode)
1954

Escape from Fort Bravo
Captain Marsh
1953

The Glass Web
Don Newell
1953

It Happens Every Thursday
Bob MacAvoy
1953

General Electric Theater
Bentley Gregg · (1 episode)
1953

The Captive City
James "Jim" C. Austin
1952

10,000 Horses Singing
Marv Payne
1952

Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Fisby · (1 episode)
1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame
(1 episode)
1951

Hallmark Hall of Fame
William Schilling · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Hayden Chart · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Peter Bronson · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Dr. John Carter · (1 episode)
1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Tony Preston · (1 episode)
1951

The Red Skelton Show
Millionaire's Son · (1 episode)
1951

American Harvest
Self - Narrator (voice)
1951

The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe · (1 episode)
1950

The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
Dr. Frederick Steele · (1 episode)
1950

Lights Out
(3 episodes)
1949

Arson, Inc.
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
1949

The Emmy Awards
Self · (3 episodes)
1949

Suspense
David · (1 episode)
1949

Suspense
(3 episodes)
1949

Suspense
Wiltshire · (1 episode)
1949

Studio One
(7 episodes)
1948

Studio One
Maj. Peter Brook · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Capt. Sam MacKenzie · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
James Rexham · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Marv Payne · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Judd · (1 episode)
1948

Studio One
Pete Maynard · (1 episode)
1948

The Philco Television Playhouse
(2 episodes)
1948

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (5 episodes)
1948

The Things People Want
Don
1948

Kraft Television Theatre
(2 episodes)
1947

Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · (2 episodes)
1944

Golden Globe Awards
Self · (2 episodes)
1944

Destination Tokyo
Sparks
1943

Northern Pursuit
Corporal (uncredited)
1943