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John Forsythe
Born · January 29, 1918
Died · April 1, 2010 (92 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Bio
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).
Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
7.6
2011
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
5.5
2003
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
6.0
2002
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
7.0
2001
Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
5.8
2000
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
5.8
1999
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (1 episode)
6.5
1998
E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
8.1
1996
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Self
6.2
1996
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
0.0
1994
Denver Clan ohne Maske
Self · (2 episodes)
0.0
1993
The Powers That Be
William Powers · (21 episodes)
8.3
1992
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
0.0
1992
Dynasty: The Reunion
Blake Carrington · (2 episodes)
5.5
1991
Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
0.0
1990
Scrooged
Lew Hayward
6.8
1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
6.0
1988
On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
0.0
1987
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
9.0
1986
The Colbys
(4 episodes)
5.8
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
8.0
1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
7.5
1985
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
8.0
1983
Christmas in Washington
Self · (1 episode)
7.7
1982
Mysterious Two
He
5.8
1982
Wogan
Self · (1 episode)
4.5
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
6.5
1982
Sizzle
Mike Callahan
0.0
1981
Dynasty
Blake Carrington · (220 episodes)
6.5
1981
A Time for Miracles
Postulator
6.0
1980
...And Justice for All
Judge Henry T. Fleming
7.1
1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
6.3
1979
The Users
Reade Jamieson
1.0
1978
With This Ring
Gen. Albert Harris
0.0
1978
Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather
4.7
1978
Goodbye & Amen
The American Ambassador
6.7
1977
The Love Boat
Burt Gardner · (2 episodes)
6.3
1977
Never Con a Killer
E.J. Valerian
0.0
1977
Tail Gunner Joe
Paul Cunningham
6.0
1977
Amelia Earhart
G.P. Putnam
0.0
1976
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) · (115 episodes)
6.7
1976
The Deadly Tower
Lt. Elwood Forbes
6.6
1975
Medical Story
(1 episode)
5.0
1975
Terror on the 40th Floor
Dan Overland
4.2
1974
The Healers
Dr. Robert Kier
0.0
1974
Cry Panic
David Ryder
6.8
1974
Lisa, Bright and Dark
William Schilling
0.0
1973
Police Story
(1 episode)
6.9
1973
The Letters
Paul Anderson
6.7
1973
Murder Once Removed
Dr. Ron Wellesley
5.5
1971
The Happy Ending
Fred Wilson
6.0
1969
Topaz
Michael Nordstrom
6.0
1969
To Rome with Love
(48 episodes)
5.0
1969
Shadow on the Land
Gen. Wendell Bruce
8.0
1968
In Cold Blood
Alvin Dewey
7.5
1967
A Bell for Adano
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
0.0
1967
ABC Stage 67
Self · (1 episode)
6.0
1966
Madame X
Clay Anderson
6.6
1966
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
(1 episode)
0.0
1966
Run for Your Life
Spencer Holt · (1 episode)
7.2
1965
The John Forsythe Show
Major John Foster · (29 episodes)
5.0
1965
Kitten with a Whip
David Stratton
5.2
1964
See How They Run
Martin Young
7.0
1964
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jerry Wilson / John Williams · (1 episode)
5.3
1963
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston · (1 episode)
5.3
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Charlie King · (1 episode)
5.5
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
5.6
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (3 episodes)
7.4
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Barnes · (1 episode)
7.8
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (5 episodes)
5.1
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (6 episodes)
5.1
1961
Kraft Mystery Theatre
(1 episode)
6.0
1961
What Makes Sammy Run?
Al Manheim
7.0
1959
Dubrowsky
Wladia
4.8
1959
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self - Host · (1 episode)
7.0
1959
The Lux Show
Self · (1 episode)
6.0
1957
Bachelor Father
Bentley Gregg · (157 episodes)
6.0
1957
Everything But the Truth
Ernie Miller
8.2
1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
CSA Lt. David Marr · (1 episode)
5.5
1956
The Ambassador's Daughter
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
4.3
1956
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
4.6
1956
Playwrights '56
(1 episode)
6.0
1955
The Trouble with Harry
Sam Marlowe
7.0
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kim Stanger · (1 episode)
7.7
1955
Miss Universe
Host · (1 episode)
6.0
1955
Climax!
Joe Sullivan · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Adam Barclay · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Graham Johnson · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Tommy Jordan · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Climax!
Frank Colby · (1 episode)
3.0
1954
Escape from Fort Bravo
Captain Marsh
6.2
1953
The Glass Web
Don Newell
6.2
1953
It Happens Every Thursday
Bob MacAvoy
6.2
1953
General Electric Theater
Bentley Gregg · (1 episode)
6.0
1953
The Captive City
James "Jim" C. Austin
6.1
1952
10,000 Horses Singing
Marv Payne
0.0
1952
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Fisby · (1 episode)
8.7
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
(1 episode)
8.7
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
William Schilling · (1 episode)
8.7
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
(1 episode)
7.0
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Hayden Chart · (1 episode)
7.0
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Peter Bronson · (1 episode)
7.0
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Dr. John Carter · (1 episode)
7.0
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Tony Preston · (1 episode)
7.0
1951
The Red Skelton Show
Millionaire's Son · (1 episode)
7.3
1951
American Harvest
Narrator (voice)
0.0
1951
The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe · (1 episode)
7.7
1950
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
7.0
1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
Dr. Frederick Steele · (1 episode)
5.2
1950
Lights Out
(3 episodes)
5.3
1949
Arson, Inc.
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
5.9
1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · (3 episodes)
7.6
1949
Suspense
David · (1 episode)
4.7
1949
Suspense
(3 episodes)
4.7
1949
Suspense
Wiltshire · (1 episode)
4.7
1949
Studio One
(7 episodes)
4.7
1948
Studio One
Maj. Peter Brook · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
Studio One
Capt. Sam MacKenzie · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
Studio One
Marv Payne · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
Studio One
James Rexham · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
Studio One
Judd · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
Studio One
Pete Maynard · (1 episode)
4.7
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
(2 episodes)
6.0
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (5 episodes)
6.6
1948
The Things People Want
Don
0.0
1948
Kraft Television Theatre
(2 episodes)
7.3
1947
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee · (3 episodes)
6.8
1944
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Host / Winner · (1 episode)
6.8
1944
Golden Globe Awards
Self · (1 episode)
6.8
1944
Destination Tokyo
Sparks
6.7
1943
Northern Pursuit
Corporal (uncredited)
5.9
1943