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John Forsythe Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1918-01-29

Birthplace:
Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

Credits:
133 Total Roles

John Forsythe

Acting

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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).

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2011 Beatles Stories MOVIE Self (archive footage)
2003 Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle MOVIE Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
2002 Did you leave us, Blake? MOVIE Self
2001 'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over MOVIE Self
2000 Charlie's Angels MOVIE Charlie (voice)
1999 We Wish You a Merry Christmas MOVIE Mr. Ryan (voice)
1998 Hollywood Squares TV Self - Panelist
1996 E! True Hollywood Story TV Self
1996 Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels MOVIE Self
1994 Gargoyles TV Pat Doyle (voice)

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