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John Forsythe
Acting

John Forsythe

Born 1918-01-29
Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring John Forsythe

Charlie's Angels
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Charlie's Angels

2000
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
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Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

2003
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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Scrooged
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Scrooged

1988
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Hollywood Squares
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Hollywood Squares

1998
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The Trouble with Harry
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The Trouble with Harry

1955
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The Love Boat
TV
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The Love Boat

1977
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Gargoyles
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Gargoyles

1994
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...And Justice for All
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...And Justice for All

1979
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (137 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
This Is Joan CollinsThis Is Joan CollinsSelf (Archive Footage)Movie2022
Beatles StoriesBeatles StoriesSelf (archive footage)Movie2011
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)Movie2003
Did you leave us, Blake?Did you leave us, Blake?SelfMovie2002
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't OverSelfMovie2001
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsCharlie (voice)Movie2000
Angels ForeverAngels ForeverSelf (archive)Movie2000
We Wish You a Merry ChristmasWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasMr. Ryan (voice)Movie1999
Hollywood SquaresHollywood SquaresSelf - PanelistTV Series1998
E! True Hollywood StoryE! True Hollywood StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her HeelsShirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her HeelsSelfMovie1996
GargoylesGargoylesPat Doyle (voice)TV Series1994
Blue SkiesHenry BaskinTV Series1994
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of MoviesUniversal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of MoviesSelf - HostMovie1994
Denver Clan ohne MaskeDenver Clan ohne MaskeSelfTV Series1993
The Powers That BeThe Powers That BeWilliam PowersTV Series1992
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of CinemagicUniversal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of CinemagicHimselfMovie1992
Dynasty: The ReunionDynasty: The ReunionBlake CarringtonTV Series1991
Opposites AttractOpposites AttractRex RoperMovie1990
ScroogedScroogedLew HaywardMovie1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCSelfMovie1988
On FireOn FireJoe Leary, Sr.Movie1987
On FireOn FireExecutive ProducerMovie1987
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday SpecialKraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday SpecialSelfMovie1986
The ColbysThe ColbysSelf / AppearanceTV Series1985
Night of 100 Stars IINight of 100 Stars IISelfMovie1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationDisneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelfMovie1985
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessGeorge Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessSelf - HostMovie1983
Christmas in WashingtonSelfTV Series1982
Mysterious TwoMysterious TwoHeMovie1982
WoganWoganSelfTV Series1982
Night of 100 StarsNight of 100 StarsSelfMovie1982
SizzleSizzleMike CallahanMovie1981
DynastyDynastyBlake CarringtonTV Series1981
A Time for MiraclesA Time for MiraclesPostulatorMovie1980
...And Justice for All...And Justice for AllJudge Henry T. FlemingMovie1979
The Muppets Go HollywoodThe Muppets Go HollywoodSelf (uncredited)Movie1979
The UsersThe UsersReade JamiesonMovie1978
With This RingWith This RingGen. Albert HarrisMovie1978
Cruise Into TerrorCruise Into TerrorRev. Charles MatherMovie1978
Goodbye & AmenGoodbye & AmenThe American AmbassadorMovie1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatBurt GardnerTV Series1977
Never Con a KillerNever Con a KillerE.J. ValerianMovie1977
Tail Gunner JoeTail Gunner JoePaul CunninghamMovie1977
Amelia EarhartAmelia EarhartG.P. PutnamMovie1976
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsCharles Townsend (voice)TV Series1976
Charlie's AngelsCharlie's AngelsCharles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)Movie1976
The Deadly TowerThe Deadly TowerLt. Elwood ForbesMovie1975
Medical StoryMedical StoryAmos WinklerTV Series1975
People's Choice AwardsPeople's Choice AwardsSelf - HostTV Series1975
Terror on the 40th FloorTerror on the 40th FloorDan OverlandMovie1974
The HealersThe HealersDr. Robert KierMovie1974
Cry PanicCry PanicDavid RyderMovie1974
Lisa, Bright and DarkLisa, Bright and DarkWilliam SchillingMovie1973
Police StoryPolice StorySelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
The LettersThe LettersPaul AndersonMovie1973
Murder Once RemovedMurder Once RemovedDr. Ron WellesleyMovie1971
The Happy EndingThe Happy EndingFred WilsonMovie1969
TopazTopazMichael NordstromMovie1969
To Rome with LoveTo Rome with LoveMichael EndicottTV Series1969
Shadow on the LandShadow on the LandGen. Wendell BruceMovie1968
In Cold BloodIn Cold BloodAlvin DeweyMovie1967
A Bell for AdanoA Bell for AdanoMaj. Victor P. JoppoloMovie1967
ABC Stage 67ABC Stage 67SelfTV Series1966
Madame XMadame XClay AndersonMovie1966
Run for Your LifeRun for Your LifeSpencer HoltTV Series1965
The John Forsythe ShowMajor John FosterTV Series1965
Kitten with a WhipKitten with a WhipDavid StrattonMovie1964
See How They RunSee How They RunMartin YoungMovie1964
Kraft Suspense TheatreKraft Suspense TheatreJerry Wilson / John WilliamsTV Series1963
Kraft Suspense TheatreKraft Suspense TheatreMaj. William 'Bill' LivingstonTV Series1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreCharlie KingTV Series1963
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Alfred Hitchcock HourThe Alfred Hitchcock HourMichael BarnesTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-HostTV Series1961
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
Kraft Mystery TheatreKraft Mystery TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1961
What Makes Sammy Run?What Makes Sammy Run?Al ManheimMovie1959
DubrovskyDubrovskyWladiaMovie1959
The Bell Telephone HourThe Bell Telephone HourSelf - HostTV Series1959
The Lux ShowSelfTV Series1957
Bachelor FatherBachelor FatherBentley GreggTV Series1957
Everything But the TruthEverything But the TruthErnie MillerMovie1956
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDavid MarrTV Series1956
The Ambassador's DaughterThe Ambassador's DaughterSgt. Danny SullivanMovie1956
Tony AwardsTony AwardsSelf - PresenterTV Series1956
Playwrights '56Self / AppearanceTV Series1955
The Trouble with HarryThe Trouble with HarrySam MarloweMovie1955
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock PresentsKim StangerTV Series1955
Miss UniverseMiss UniverseHostTV Series1955
Climax!Climax!Joe SullivanTV Series1954
Climax!Climax!Adam BarclayTV Series1954
Climax!Climax!Graham JohnsonTV Series1954
Climax!Climax!Tommy JordanTV Series1954
Climax!Climax!Frank ColbyTV Series1954
Escape from Fort BravoEscape from Fort BravoCaptain MarshMovie1953
The Glass WebThe Glass WebDon NewellMovie1953
It Happens Every ThursdayIt Happens Every ThursdayBob MacAvoyMovie1953
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterBentley GreggTV Series1953
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric TheaterProducerTV Series1953
The Captive CityThe Captive CityJames "Jim" C. AustinMovie1952
10,000 Horses Singing10,000 Horses SingingMarv PayneMovie1952
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameCaptain FisbyTV Series1951
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Hallmark Hall of FameHallmark Hall of FameWilliam SchillingTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsSelf / AppearanceTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsHayden ChartTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsPeter BronsonTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsDr. John CarterTV Series1951
Schlitz Playhouse of StarsSchlitz Playhouse of StarsTony PrestonTV Series1951
The Red Skelton ShowThe Red Skelton ShowMillionaire's SonTV Series1951
American HarvestAmerican HarvestSelf - Narrator (voice)Movie1951
The Jack Benny ProgramThe Jack Benny ProgramJohn ForsytheTV Series1950
The Bob Hope ShowThe Bob Hope ShowSelfTV Series1950
Robert Montgomery PresentsRobert Montgomery PresentsDr. Frederick SteeleTV Series1950
Lights OutLights OutSelf / AppearanceTV Series1949
Arson, Inc.Arson, Inc.Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)Movie1949
The Emmy AwardsThe Emmy AwardsSelfTV Series1949
SuspenseSuspenseDavidTV Series1949
SuspenseSuspenseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1949
SuspenseSuspenseWiltshireTV Series1949
Studio OneStudio OneSelf / AppearanceTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneMaj. Peter BrookTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneCapt. Sam MacKenzieTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneJames RexhamTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneMarv PayneTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OneJuddTV Series1948
Studio OneStudio OnePete MaynardTV Series1948
The Philco Television PlayhouseThe Philco Television PlayhouseSelf / AppearanceTV Series1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowThe Ed Sullivan ShowSelfTV Series1948
The Things People WantThe Things People WantDonMovie1948
Kraft Television TheatreKraft Television TheatreSelf / AppearanceTV Series1947
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelf - NomineeTV Series1944
Golden Globe AwardsGolden Globe AwardsSelfTV Series1944
Destination TokyoDestination TokyoSparksMovie1943
Northern PursuitNorthern PursuitCorporal (uncredited)Movie1943