John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Birthday: January 29, 1918 in Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Deathday: April 1, 2010
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); a...s 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).
Beatles Stories

Beatles Stories

Movie | 2011
Self (archive footage)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Movie | 2003
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
Did you leave us, Blake?

Did you leave us, Blake?

Movie | 2002
Self
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over

'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over

Movie | 2001
Self
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV | 2001
One Episode
Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

Movie | 2000
Charlie (voice)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Movie | 1999
Mr. Ryan (voice)
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1999
Self - Panelist
One Episode
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

Movie | 1996
Self
Gargoyles

Gargoyles

TV | 1996
Pat Doyle (voice)
One Episode
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies

Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies

Movie | 1994
Self - Host
Denver Clan ohne Maske

Denver Clan ohne Maske

TV | 1993
Self
2 Episodes
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic

Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic

Movie | 1992
Himself
The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be

TV | 1992
William Powers
15 Episodes
Dynasty: The Reunion

Dynasty: The Reunion

TV | 1991
Blake Carrington
2 Episodes
Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

Movie | 1990
Rex Roper
Miss Universe

Miss Universe

TV | 1989
Host
One Episode
Scrooged

Scrooged

Movie | 1988
Lew Hayward
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Movie | 1988
Self
On Fire

On Fire

Movie | 1987
Joe Leary, Sr.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Movie | 1986
Self
Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington

TV | 1986
Self
One Episode
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Movie | 1985
Self
The Colbys

The Colbys

TV | 1985
4 Episodes
Wogan

Wogan

TV | 1985
Self
One Episode
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

Movie | 1983
Self - Host
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1983
Self
One Episode
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1983
Burt Gardner
2 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1983
Self
2 Episodes
Mysterious Two

Mysterious Two

Movie | 1982
He
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards

TV | 1982
Self
3 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1982
Self - Nominee
2 Episodes
Sizzle

Sizzle

Movie | 1981
Mike Callahan
Dynasty

Dynasty

TV | 1981
Blake Carrington
220 Episodes
A Time for Miracles

A Time for Miracles

Movie | 1980
Postulator
...And Justice for All

...And Justice for All

Movie | 1979
Judge Henry T. Fleming
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Movie | 1979
Self
Cruise Into Terror

Cruise Into Terror

Movie | 1978
Rev. Charles Mather
With This Ring

With This Ring

Movie | 1978
Gen. Albert Harris
The Users

The Users

Movie | 1978
Reade Jamieson
Tail Gunner Joe

Tail Gunner Joe

Movie | 1977
Paul Cunningham
Goodbye & Amen

Goodbye & Amen

Movie | 1977
The American Ambassador
Never Con a Killer

Never Con a Killer

Movie | 1977
E.J. Valerian
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1977
One Episode
Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

Movie | 1976
G.P. Putnam
Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

TV | 1976
Charles Townsend (voice)
115 Episodes
The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

Movie | 1975
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Medical Story

Medical Story

TV | 1975
One Episode
Terror on the 40th Floor

Terror on the 40th Floor

Movie | 1974
Dan Overland
Cry Panic

Cry Panic

Movie | 1974
David Ryder
The Healers

The Healers

Movie | 1974
Dr. Robert Kier
Police Story

Police Story

TV | 1974
One Episode
The Letters

The Letters

Movie | 1973
Paul Anderson
Lisa, Bright and Dark

Lisa, Bright and Dark

Movie | 1973
William Schilling
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1973
William Schilling
One Episode
Murder Once Removed

Murder Once Removed

Movie | 1971
Dr. Ron Wellesley
Topaz

Topaz

Movie | 1969
Michael Nordstrom
The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending

Movie | 1969
Fred Wilson
To Rome with Love

To Rome with Love

TV | 1969
Michael Endicott
48 Episodes
Shadow on the Land

Shadow on the Land

Movie | 1968
Gen. Wendell Bruce
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1968
Self
6 Episodes
In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

Movie | 1967
Alvin Dewey
A Bell for Adano

A Bell for Adano

Movie | 1967
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
Run for Your Life

Run for Your Life

TV | 1967
Spencer Holt
One Episode
ABC Stage 67

ABC Stage 67

TV | 1967
Self
One Episode
The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show

TV | 1967
Millionaire's Son
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1967
Self - Co-Host
5 Episodes
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1967
Self - Presenter
One Episode
Madame X

Madame X

Movie | 1966
Clay Anderson
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1966
Self
One Episode
The Bell Telephone Hour

The Bell Telephone Hour

TV | 1966
Self - Host
One Episode
The John Forsythe Show

The John Forsythe Show

TV | 1965
Major John Foster
29 Episodes
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV | 1965
Charlie King
One Episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1965
Self
3 Episodes
Kitten with a Whip

Kitten with a Whip

Movie | 1964
David Stratton
See How They Run

See How They Run

Movie | 1964
Martin Young
Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre

TV | 1964
Jerry Wilson / John Williams
One Episode
Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre

TV | 1964
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston
One Episode
Kraft Mystery Theatre

Kraft Mystery Theatre

TV | 1963
One Episode
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1962
Captain Fisby
One Episode
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

TV | 1962
Michael Barnes
One Episode
Dubrowsky

Dubrowsky

Movie | 1959
Wladia
What Makes Sammy Run?

What Makes Sammy Run?

Movie | 1959
Al Manheim
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1958
Dr. John Carter
One Episode
The Lux Show

The Lux Show

TV | 1958
Self
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1958
Frank Colby
One Episode
General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

TV | 1957
Bentley Gregg
One Episode
Bachelor Father

Bachelor Father

TV | 1957
Bentley Gregg
157 Episodes
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

TV | 1957
CSA Lt. David Marr
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1957
Peter Bronson
One Episode
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

TV | 1957
John Forsythe
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1957
Tommy Jordan
One Episode
The Ambassador's Daughter

The Ambassador's Daughter

Movie | 1956
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
Everything But the Truth

Everything But the Truth

Movie | 1956
Ernie Miller
Playwrights '56

Playwrights '56

TV | 1956
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1956
Adam Barclay
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1956
Graham Johnson
One Episode
The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry

Movie | 1955
Sam Marlowe
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

TV | 1955
Kim Stanger
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1955
Joe Sullivan
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1955
Pete Maynard
One Episode
The Glass Web

The Glass Web

Movie | 1953
Don Newell
Escape from Fort Bravo

Escape from Fort Bravo

Movie | 1953
Captain Marsh
It Happens Every Thursday

It Happens Every Thursday

Movie | 1953
Bob MacAvoy
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1953
Self
5 Episodes
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1953
Judd
One Episode
The Captive City

The Captive City

Movie | 1952
James "Jim" C. Austin
10,000 Horses Singing

10,000 Horses Singing

Movie | 1952
Marv Payne
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1952
One Episode
The Philco Television Playhouse

The Philco Television Playhouse

TV | 1952
2 Episodes
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1952
Hayden Chart
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
Capt. Sam MacKenzie
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
James Rexham
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
Marv Payne
One Episode
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1952
Wiltshire
One Episode
American Harvest

American Harvest

Movie | 1951
Self - Narrator (voice)
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1951
David
One Episode
Robert Montgomery Presents

Robert Montgomery Presents

TV | 1951
Dr. Frederick Steele
One Episode
Lights Out

Lights Out

TV | 1951
3 Episodes
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1951
Maj. Peter Brook
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1951
Tony Preston
One Episode
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1951
3 Episodes
Arson, Inc.

Arson, Inc.

Movie | 1949
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
The Things People Want

The Things People Want

Movie | 1948
Don
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1948
7 Episodes
Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre

TV | 1948
2 Episodes
Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

Movie | 1943
Sparks
Northern Pursuit

Northern Pursuit

Movie | 1943
Corporal (uncredited)
Beatles Stories

Beatles Stories

Movie | 2011
Self (archive footage)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Movie | 2003
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
Did you leave us, Blake?

Did you leave us, Blake?

Movie | 2002
Self
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over

'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over

Movie | 2001
Self
Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

Movie | 2000
Charlie (voice)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Movie | 1999
Mr. Ryan (voice)
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels

Movie | 1996
Self
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies

Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies

Movie | 1994
Self - Host
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic

Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic

Movie | 1992
Himself
Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

Movie | 1990
Rex Roper
Scrooged

Scrooged

Movie | 1988
Lew Hayward
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

Movie | 1988
Self
On Fire

On Fire

Movie | 1987
Joe Leary, Sr.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special

Movie | 1986
Self
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration

Movie | 1985
Self
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business

Movie | 1983
Self - Host
Mysterious Two

Mysterious Two

Movie | 1982
He
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
Sizzle

Sizzle

Movie | 1981
Mike Callahan
A Time for Miracles

A Time for Miracles

Movie | 1980
Postulator
...And Justice for All

...And Justice for All

Movie | 1979
Judge Henry T. Fleming
The Muppets Go Hollywood

The Muppets Go Hollywood

Movie | 1979
Self
Cruise Into Terror

Cruise Into Terror

Movie | 1978
Rev. Charles Mather
With This Ring

With This Ring

Movie | 1978
Gen. Albert Harris
The Users

The Users

Movie | 1978
Reade Jamieson
Tail Gunner Joe

Tail Gunner Joe

Movie | 1977
Paul Cunningham
Goodbye & Amen

Goodbye & Amen

Movie | 1977
The American Ambassador
Never Con a Killer

Never Con a Killer

Movie | 1977
E.J. Valerian
Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart

Movie | 1976
G.P. Putnam
The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

Movie | 1975
Lt. Elwood Forbes
Terror on the 40th Floor

Terror on the 40th Floor

Movie | 1974
Dan Overland
Cry Panic

Cry Panic

Movie | 1974
David Ryder
The Healers

The Healers

Movie | 1974
Dr. Robert Kier
The Letters

The Letters

Movie | 1973
Paul Anderson
Lisa, Bright and Dark

Lisa, Bright and Dark

Movie | 1973
William Schilling
Murder Once Removed

Murder Once Removed

Movie | 1971
Dr. Ron Wellesley
Topaz

Topaz

Movie | 1969
Michael Nordstrom
The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending

Movie | 1969
Fred Wilson
Shadow on the Land

Shadow on the Land

Movie | 1968
Gen. Wendell Bruce
In Cold Blood

In Cold Blood

Movie | 1967
Alvin Dewey
A Bell for Adano

A Bell for Adano

Movie | 1967
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
Madame X

Madame X

Movie | 1966
Clay Anderson
Kitten with a Whip

Kitten with a Whip

Movie | 1964
David Stratton
See How They Run

See How They Run

Movie | 1964
Martin Young
Dubrowsky

Dubrowsky

Movie | 1959
Wladia
What Makes Sammy Run?

What Makes Sammy Run?

Movie | 1959
Al Manheim
The Ambassador's Daughter

The Ambassador's Daughter

Movie | 1956
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
Everything But the Truth

Everything But the Truth

Movie | 1956
Ernie Miller
The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry

Movie | 1955
Sam Marlowe
The Glass Web

The Glass Web

Movie | 1953
Don Newell
Escape from Fort Bravo

Escape from Fort Bravo

Movie | 1953
Captain Marsh
It Happens Every Thursday

It Happens Every Thursday

Movie | 1953
Bob MacAvoy
The Captive City

The Captive City

Movie | 1952
James "Jim" C. Austin
10,000 Horses Singing

10,000 Horses Singing

Movie | 1952
Marv Payne
American Harvest

American Harvest

Movie | 1951
Self - Narrator (voice)
Arson, Inc.

Arson, Inc.

Movie | 1949
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
The Things People Want

The Things People Want

Movie | 1948
Don
Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

Movie | 1943
Sparks
Northern Pursuit

Northern Pursuit

Movie | 1943
Corporal (uncredited)
E! True Hollywood Story

E! True Hollywood Story

TV | 2001
One Episode
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1999
Self - Panelist
One Episode
Gargoyles

Gargoyles

TV | 1996
Pat Doyle (voice)
One Episode
Denver Clan ohne Maske

Denver Clan ohne Maske

TV | 1993
Self
2 Episodes
The Powers That Be

The Powers That Be

TV | 1992
William Powers
15 Episodes
Dynasty: The Reunion

Dynasty: The Reunion

TV | 1991
Blake Carrington
2 Episodes
Miss Universe

Miss Universe

TV | 1989
Host
One Episode
Christmas in Washington

Christmas in Washington

TV | 1986
Self
One Episode
The Colbys

The Colbys

TV | 1985
4 Episodes
Wogan

Wogan

TV | 1985
Self
One Episode
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1983
Self
One Episode
The Love Boat

The Love Boat

TV | 1983
Burt Gardner
2 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1983
Self
2 Episodes
The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards

TV | 1982
Self
3 Episodes
Golden Globe Awards

Golden Globe Awards

TV | 1982
Self - Nominee
2 Episodes
Dynasty

Dynasty

TV | 1981
Blake Carrington
220 Episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1977
One Episode
Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

TV | 1976
Charles Townsend (voice)
115 Episodes
Medical Story

Medical Story

TV | 1975
One Episode
Police Story

Police Story

TV | 1974
One Episode
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1973
William Schilling
One Episode
To Rome with Love

To Rome with Love

TV | 1969
Michael Endicott
48 Episodes
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1968
Self
6 Episodes
Run for Your Life

Run for Your Life

TV | 1967
Spencer Holt
One Episode
ABC Stage 67

ABC Stage 67

TV | 1967
Self
One Episode
The Red Skelton Show

The Red Skelton Show

TV | 1967
Millionaire's Son
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1967
Self - Co-Host
5 Episodes
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1967
Self - Presenter
One Episode
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1966
Self
One Episode
The Bell Telephone Hour

The Bell Telephone Hour

TV | 1966
Self - Host
One Episode
The John Forsythe Show

The John Forsythe Show

TV | 1965
Major John Foster
29 Episodes
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV | 1965
Charlie King
One Episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1965
Self
3 Episodes
Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre

TV | 1964
Jerry Wilson / John Williams
One Episode
Kraft Suspense Theatre

Kraft Suspense Theatre

TV | 1964
Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston
One Episode
Kraft Mystery Theatre

Kraft Mystery Theatre

TV | 1963
One Episode
Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame

TV | 1962
Captain Fisby
One Episode
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

TV | 1962
Michael Barnes
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1958
Dr. John Carter
One Episode
The Lux Show

The Lux Show

TV | 1958
Self
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1958
Frank Colby
One Episode
General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater

TV | 1957
Bentley Gregg
One Episode
Bachelor Father

Bachelor Father

TV | 1957
Bentley Gregg
157 Episodes
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

TV | 1957
CSA Lt. David Marr
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1957
Peter Bronson
One Episode
The Jack Benny Program

The Jack Benny Program

TV | 1957
John Forsythe
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1957
Tommy Jordan
One Episode
Playwrights '56

Playwrights '56

TV | 1956
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1956
Adam Barclay
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1956
Graham Johnson
One Episode
Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

TV | 1955
Kim Stanger
One Episode
Climax!

Climax!

TV | 1955
Joe Sullivan
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1955
Pete Maynard
One Episode
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1953
Self
5 Episodes
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1953
Judd
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1952
One Episode
The Philco Television Playhouse

The Philco Television Playhouse

TV | 1952
2 Episodes
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1952
Hayden Chart
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
Capt. Sam MacKenzie
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
James Rexham
One Episode
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1952
Marv Payne
One Episode
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1952
Wiltshire
One Episode
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1951
David
One Episode
Robert Montgomery Presents

Robert Montgomery Presents

TV | 1951
Dr. Frederick Steele
One Episode
Lights Out

Lights Out

TV | 1951
3 Episodes
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1951
Maj. Peter Brook
One Episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

TV | 1951
Tony Preston
One Episode
Suspense

Suspense

TV | 1951
3 Episodes
Studio One

Studio One

TV | 1948
7 Episodes
Kraft Television Theatre

Kraft Television Theatre

TV | 1948
2 Episodes