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John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Actor · born 29 January 1918 · Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

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).

Where to start: In Cold Blood (1967).

As actor 57

TV shows 19

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Forsythe movie?

By viewer score, In Cold Blood (1967) at 7.5/10.

What are John Forsythe’s most popular movies?

Charlie's Angels, Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, Scrooged.

How many movies has John Forsythe made?

57 films on TMDB, 57 as actor.

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