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Acting
John Forsythe
Also known as: Джон Форсайт, Jacob Lincoln Freund, John Lincoln Freund
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).
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
January 29, 1918
Day of Death
April 1, 2010
Age at Death
92 years old
Place of Birth
Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Popularity Score
1.2
Filmography
This Is Joan Collins
Self (Archive Footage)
2022Movie
Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
2011Movie
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
2003Movie
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
2002Movie
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
2001Movie
Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
2000Movie
Angels Forever
Self (archive)
2000Movie
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
1999Movie
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998TV
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Self
1996Movie
E! True Hollywood Story
1996TV
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
1994Movie
Gargoyles
Pat Doyle (voice)
1994TV
Blue Skies
Henry Baskin
1994TV
Denver Clan ohne Maske
Self
1993TV
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
1992Movie
The Powers That Be
William Powers
1992TV
Dynasty: The Reunion
Blake Carrington
1991TV
Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
1990Movie
Scrooged
Lew Hayward
1988Movie
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
1988Movie
On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
1987Movie
On Fire
Executive Producer
1987Movie
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
1986Movie
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985Movie
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1985Movie
The Colbys
1985TV
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
1983Movie
Mysterious Two
He
1982Movie
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982Movie
Christmas in Washington
Self
1982TV
Wogan
Self
1982TV
Sizzle
Mike Callahan
1981Movie
Dynasty
Blake Carrington
1981TV
A Time for Miracles
Postulator
1980Movie
...And Justice for All
Judge Henry T. Fleming
1979Movie
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self (uncredited)
1979Movie
Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather
1978Movie
With This Ring
Gen. Albert Harris
1978Movie
The Users
Reade Jamieson
1978Movie
Tail Gunner Joe
Paul Cunningham
1977Movie
Goodbye & Amen
The American Ambassador
1977Movie
Never Con a Killer
E.J. Valerian
1977Movie
The Love Boat
Burt Gardner
1977TV
Amelia Earhart
G.P. Putnam
1976Movie
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
1976Movie
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice)
1976TV
The Deadly Tower
Lt. Elwood Forbes
1975Movie
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975TV
Medical Story
Amos Winkler
1975TV
Terror on the 40th Floor
Dan Overland
1974Movie
Cry Panic
David Ryder
1974Movie
The Healers
Dr. Robert Kier
1974Movie
The Letters
Paul Anderson
1973Movie
Lisa, Bright and Dark
William Schilling
1973Movie
Police Story
1973TV
Murder Once Removed
Dr. Ron Wellesley
1971Movie
Topaz
Michael Nordstrom
1969Movie
The Happy Ending
Fred Wilson
1969Movie
To Rome with Love
Michael Endicott
1969TV
Shadow on the Land
Gen. Wendell Bruce
1968Movie
In Cold Blood
Alvin Dewey
1967Movie
A Bell for Adano
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
1967Movie
Madame X
Clay Anderson
1966Movie
ABC Stage 67
Self
1966TV
Run for Your Life
Spencer Holt
1965TV
The John Forsythe Show
Major John Foster
1965TV
Kitten with a Whip
David Stratton
1964Movie
See How They Run
Martin Young
1964Movie
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jerry Wilson / John Williams
1963TV
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Charlie King
1963TV
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962TV
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Barnes
1962TV
Kraft Mystery Theatre
1961TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961TV
Dubrovsky
Wladia
1959Movie
What Makes Sammy Run?
Al Manheim
1959Movie
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self - Host
1959TV
Bachelor Father
Bentley Gregg
1957TV
The Lux Show
Self
1957TV
The Ambassador's Daughter
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
1956Movie
Everything But the Truth
Ernie Miller
1956Movie
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
David Marr
1956TV
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
1956TV
The Trouble with Harry
Sam Marlowe
1955Movie
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kim Stanger
1955TV
Playwrights '56
1955TV
Miss Universe
Host
1955TV
Climax!
Joe Sullivan
1954TV
The Glass Web
Don Newell
1953Movie
Escape from Fort Bravo
Captain Marsh
1953Movie
It Happens Every Thursday
Bob MacAvoy
1953Movie
General Electric Theater
Bentley Gregg
1953TV
General Electric Theater
Producer
1953TV
The Captive City
James "Jim" C. Austin
1952Movie
10,000 Horses Singing
Marv Payne
1952Movie
American Harvest
Self - Narrator (voice)
1951Movie
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Fisby
1951TV
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951TV
The Red Skelton Show
Millionaire's Son
1951TV
Robert Montgomery Presents
Dr. Frederick Steele
1950TV
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950TV
The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe
1950TV
Arson, Inc.
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
1949Movie
Suspense
David
1949TV
Lights Out
1949TV
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949TV
The Things People Want
Don
1948Movie
Studio One
1948TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948TV
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948TV
Kraft Television Theatre
1947TV
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944TV
Destination Tokyo
Sparks
1943Movie
Northern Pursuit
Corporal (uncredited)
1943Movie