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John Forsythe
Born 1918-01-29Penns 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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
This Is Joan CollinsSelf (Archive Footage)Beatles StoriesSelf (archive footage)Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)Did you leave us, Blake?Self'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't OverSelfCharlie's AngelsCharlie (voice)Angels ForeverSelf (archive)We Wish You a Merry ChristmasMr. Ryan (voice)Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her HeelsSelfUniversal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of MoviesSelf - HostUniversal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of CinemagicHimselfOpposites AttractRex RoperScroogedLew HaywardHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCSelfOn FireJoe Leary, Sr.Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday SpecialSelfNight of 100 Stars IISelfDisneyland's 30th Anniversary CelebrationSelfGeorge Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show BusinessSelf - HostMysterious TwoHeNight of 100 StarsSelfSizzleMike CallahanA Time for MiraclesPostulator...And Justice for AllJudge Henry T. Fleming