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Quick Facts

Born:
1920-12-30

Birthplace:
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Credits:
59 Total Roles

Jack Lord

Acting

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Biography

John Joseph Patrick Ryan (December 30, 1920 – January 21, 1998), best known by his stage name Jack Lord, was an American television, film, and Broadway actor. He was known for his starring role as Steve McGarrett in the American television program Hawaii Five-O from 1968 to 1980. Lord appeared in feature films earlier in his career, among them Man of the West (1958). He was the first actor to play recurring character Felix Leiter in the first James Bond film Dr. No.

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Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2021 Wolfe TV Eric Haim
1980 M Station: Hawaii MOVIE Adm. Henderson
1969 The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour TV Self
1968 Cocoon MOVIE Det. Steve McGarrett
1968 Hawaii Five-O TV Det. Steve McGarrett
1968 The Name of the Game Is Kill MOVIE Symcha Lipa
1968 The Counterfeit Killer MOVIE Don Owens
1967 The High Chaparral TV Dan Brookes
1967 The Ride to Hangman's Tree MOVIE Guy
1967 Ironside TV John Trask

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