John Forsythe
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).
Born: January 29, 1918
Place of Birth: Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Known For
People's Choice Awards
An American awards show recognizing people in entertainment, voted online by the general public and fans.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
An all-star cast celebrates George Burn's 90th birthday and showcases highlights in Burns' career.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christopher Awards, 11 Peabody Awards, 9 Golden Globes, and 4 Humanitas Prizes. Early seasons were a weekly live drama, eventually transitioning to videotaped and then filmed productions broadcast as occasional specials.
The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be is an American television sitcom created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired briefly on NBC from 1992 to 1993. Norman Lear served as executive producer for the show.
Everything But the Truth
Upset with the prevarications of the adult world, Willie launches a truth-telling campaign at school, with the blessings of his pretty teacher Joan Madison.
E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story is an American documentary series on E! that deals with famous Hollywood celebrities, movies, TV shows and also well-known public figures. Among the topics covered on the program include salacious re-tellings of Hollywood secrets, show-biz scandals, celebrity murders and mysteries, porn-star biographies, and "where-are-they-now?" investigations of former child stars. It frequently features in-depth interviews, actual courtroom footage, and dramatic reenactments. When aired on the E! network, episodes will be updated to reflect the current life or status of the subject.
Gargoyles
In Scotland, 994 A.D. Goliath and his clan of gargoyles defend a medieval castle. In present day, David Xanatos buys the castle and moves it to New York City. When the castle is attacked the gargoyles are awakened from a 1000 year curse.
Night of 100 Stars II
This special is the second "Night of 100 Stars" to benefit The Actors Fund of America. Edited from a seven-hour live entertainment marathon that was taped February 17, 1985, at New York's Radio City Music Hall, this sequel to the 1982 "Night of 100 Stars" special features 288 celebrities.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
as Self
as Charlie (voice)
as Mr. Ryan (voice)
as Self - Panelist
as Pat Doyle (voice)
as Self
as William Powers
as Blake Carrington
as Rex Roper
as Lew Hayward
as Joe Leary, Sr.
as Self
as Self - Host
as He
as Self
as Self
as Mike Callahan
as Blake Carrington
as Postulator
as Judge Henry T. Fleming
as Self
as Reade Jamieson
as Gen. Albert Harris
as Rev. Charles Mather
as The American Ambassador
as Burt Gardner
as E.J. Valerian
as Paul Cunningham
as G.P. Putnam
as Charles Townsend (voice)
as Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
as Lt. Elwood Forbes
as Self - Host
as Dan Overland
as Dr. Robert Kier
as David Ryder
as William Schilling
as Paul Anderson
as Dr. Ron Wellesley
as Fred Wilson
as Michael Nordstrom
as Michael Endicott
as Gen. Wendell Bruce
as Alvin Dewey
as Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
as Self
as Clay Anderson
as Spencer Holt
as David Stratton
as Martin Young
as Jerry Wilson / John Williams
as Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston
as Self
as Michael Barnes
as Self - Co-Host
as Self
as Al Manheim
as Wladia
as Self - Host
as Bentley Gregg
as Ernie Miller
as CSA Lt. David Marr
as Sgt. Danny Sullivan
as Self - Presenter
as Kim Stanger
as Sam Marlowe
as Host
as Joe Sullivan
as Adam Barclay
as Graham Johnson
as Tommy Jordan
as Frank Colby
as Captain Marsh
as Don Newell
as Bob MacAvoy
as Bentley Gregg
as James "Jim" C. Austin
as Marv Payne
as Captain Fisby
as William Schilling
as Hayden Chart
as Peter Bronson
as Dr. John Carter
as Tony Preston
as Millionaire's Son
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as John Forsythe
as Self
as Dr. Frederick Steele
as Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
as Self
as David
as Wiltshire
as Maj. Peter Brook
as Marv Payne
as Capt. Sam MacKenzie
as James Rexham
as Judd
as Pete Maynard
as Self
as Don
as Self - Nominee
as Self
as Sparks
as Corporal (uncredited)