John Forsythe
Acting
Born: 1918-01-29 in Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
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
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
The Love Boat
Burt Gardner
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
The Mike Douglas Show
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Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
Dynasty
Blake Carrington
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice)
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Barnes
The Merv Griffin Show
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Wogan
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Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
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The Red Skelton Show
Millionaire's Son
Robert Montgomery Presents
Dr. Frederick Steele
Climax!
Joe Sullivan
Climax!
Adam Barclay
Climax!
Graham Johnson
Climax!
Tommy Jordan
Climax!
Frank Colby
Studio One
Studio One
Maj. Peter Brook
Studio One
Capt. Sam MacKenzie
Studio One
James Rexham
Studio One
Marv Payne
Studio One
Judd
Studio One
Pete Maynard
Suspense
David
Suspense
Suspense
Wiltshire
The Philco Television Playhouse
Run for Your Life
Spencer Holt
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
David Marr
Gargoyles
Pat Doyle (voice)
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
The Ed Sullivan Show
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Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kim Stanger
The Bob Hope Show
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