Quick Facts
Born:
1927-03-05
Birthplace:
Richmond Hill, New York, USA
Credits:
68 Total Roles
Jack Cassidy
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Biography
John Joseph Edward “Jack” Cassidy (March 5, 1927 – December 12, 1976) was an American actor of stage, film and screen.
His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of Broadway actor Frank Fay. Cassidy perfected this character to such an extent that he was cast as the legendary John Barrymore in the feature film W.C. Fields and Me. The role of the vain, shallow, buffoon-like newsman Ted Baxter on TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) was written with Cassidy in mind. However, Cassidy turned down the role, feeling that it was not right for him, and the part went to Ted Knight. Cassidy later appeared as a guest star in a 1971 episode as Ted's highly competitive and equally egocentric brother, Hal.
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His frequent professional persona was that of an urbane, super-confident egotist with a dramatic flair, much in the manner of Broadway actor Frank Fay. Cassidy perfected this character to such an extent that he was cast as the legendary John Barrymore in the feature film W.C. Fields and Me. The role of the vain, shallow, buffoon-like newsman Ted Baxter on TV's The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977) was written with Cassidy in mind. However, Cassidy turned down the role, feeling that it was not right for him, and the part went to Ted Knight. Cassidy later appeared as a guest star in a 1971 episode as Ted's highly competitive and equally egocentric brother, Hal.
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Known For
Columbo
Ken Franklin
Columbo
Riley Greenleaf
Columbo
The Great Santini
Bewitched
George Dinsdale
Bewitched
Rance Butler
Bonanza
Kevin O'Casey
The Eiger Sanction
Miles Mellough
Get Smart
Mr. Bob
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The Private Files of J. Edgar Hoover MOVIE | Damon Runyon |
| 1977 | Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover MOVIE | Jules Rosen |
| 1976 | W.C. Fields and Me MOVIE | John Barrymore |
| 1975 | Matt Helm TV | Buckman |
| 1975 | Knuckle MOVIE | Patrick Delafield |
| 1975 | The Eiger Sanction MOVIE | Miles Mellough |
| 1975 | Death Among Friends MOVIE | Chico Donovan |
| 1974 | The Phantom of Hollywood MOVIE | Otto Vonner / Karl Vonner |
| 1974 | June Moon MOVIE | Paul Sears |
| 1973 | A Time For Love MOVIE | Tom Pierson |