Portrait of John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Bio: 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)
Born: Tue, Jan 29 1918
Birthplace: Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

Death: Thu, Apr 01 2010
John Forsythe is 92 years old
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Poster of Beatles Stories
Beatles Stories
John Forsythe would have been no older than
92 in Beatles Stories
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Nov 11 2011
Poster of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
John Forsythe was
85 in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
as 'Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)'.
Wed, Jun 25 2003
Poster of Did you leave us, Blake?
Did you leave us, Blake?
John Forsythe was
83 in Did you leave us, Blake?
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of 'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
John Forsythe was
83 in 'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was
82 in Charlie's Angels
as 'Charlie (voice)'.
Thu, Nov 02 2000
Poster of We Wish You a Merry Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
John Forsythe was
80 in We Wish You a Merry Christmas
as 'Mr. Ryan (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
John Forsythe was
78 in Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 19 1996
Poster of Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
John Forsythe was
75 in Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
as 'Self - Host'.
Tue, Jan 04 1994
Poster of Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
John Forsythe was
73 in Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract
John Forsythe was
72 in Opposites Attract
as 'Rex Roper'.
Tue, Oct 16 1990
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
John Forsythe was
70 in Scrooged
as 'Lew Hayward'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
John Forsythe was
70 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of On Fire
On Fire
John Forsythe was
68 in On Fire
as 'Joe Leary, Sr.'.
Mon, Jan 05 1987
Poster of Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
John Forsythe was
67 in Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 17 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
John Forsythe was
67 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
John Forsythe was
67 in Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Self'.
Mon, Feb 18 1985
Poster of George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
John Forsythe was
65 in George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
as 'Self - Host'.
Mon, Sep 19 1983
Poster of Mysterious Two
Mysterious Two
John Forsythe was
64 in Mysterious Two
as 'He'.
Mon, May 31 1982
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
John Forsythe was
64 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Sizzle
Sizzle
John Forsythe was
63 in Sizzle
as 'Mike Callahan'.
Sun, Nov 29 1981
Poster of A Time for Miracles
A Time for Miracles
John Forsythe was
62 in A Time for Miracles
as 'Postulator'.
Sun, Dec 21 1980
Poster of ...And Justice for All
...And Justice for All
John Forsythe was
61 in ...And Justice for All
as 'Judge Henry T. Fleming'.
Fri, Oct 19 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
John Forsythe was
61 in The Muppets Go Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of The Users
The Users
John Forsythe was
60 in The Users
as 'Reade Jamieson'.
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of With This Ring
With This Ring
John Forsythe was
60 in With This Ring
as 'Gen. Albert Harris'.
Fri, May 05 1978
Poster of Cruise Into Terror
Cruise Into Terror
John Forsythe was
60 in Cruise Into Terror
as 'Rev. Charles Mather'.
Fri, Feb 03 1978
Poster of Goodbye & Amen
Goodbye & Amen
John Forsythe was
59 in Goodbye & Amen
as 'The American Ambassador'.
Fri, Dec 23 1977
Poster of Never Con a Killer
Never Con a Killer
John Forsythe was
59 in Never Con a Killer
as 'E.J. Valerian'.
Fri, May 13 1977
Poster of Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe
John Forsythe was
59 in Tail Gunner Joe
as 'Paul Cunningham'.
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
John Forsythe was
58 in Amelia Earhart
as 'G.P. Putnam'.
Mon, Oct 25 1976
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was
58 in Charlie's Angels
as 'Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Mar 21 1976
Poster of The Deadly Tower
The Deadly Tower
John Forsythe was
57 in The Deadly Tower
as 'Lt. Elwood Forbes'.
Sat, Oct 18 1975
Poster of Terror on the 40th Floor
Terror on the 40th Floor
John Forsythe was
56 in Terror on the 40th Floor
as 'Dan Overland'.
Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of The Healers
The Healers
John Forsythe was
56 in The Healers
as 'Dr. Robert Kier'.
Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Cry Panic
Cry Panic
John Forsythe was
56 in Cry Panic
as 'David Ryder'.
Wed, Feb 06 1974
Poster of Lisa, Bright and Dark
Lisa, Bright and Dark
John Forsythe was
55 in Lisa, Bright and Dark
as 'William Schilling'.
Wed, Nov 28 1973
Poster of The Letters
The Letters
John Forsythe was
55 in The Letters
as 'Paul Anderson'.
Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Murder Once Removed
Murder Once Removed
John Forsythe was
53 in Murder Once Removed
as 'Dr. Ron Wellesley'.
Fri, Oct 29 1971
Poster of The Happy Ending
The Happy Ending
John Forsythe was
51 in The Happy Ending
as 'Fred Wilson'.
Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of Topaz
Topaz
John Forsythe was
51 in Topaz
as 'Michael Nordstrom'.
Wed, Dec 17 1969
Poster of Shadow on the Land
Shadow on the Land
John Forsythe was
50 in Shadow on the Land
as 'Gen. Wendell Bruce'.
Wed, Dec 04 1968
Poster of In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood
John Forsythe was
49 in In Cold Blood
as 'Alvin Dewey'.
Fri, Dec 15 1967
Poster of A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano
John Forsythe was
49 in A Bell for Adano
as 'Maj. Victor P. Joppolo'.
Sat, Nov 11 1967
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
John Forsythe was
48 in Madame X
as 'Clay Anderson'.
Thu, Mar 03 1966
Poster of Kitten with a Whip
Kitten with a Whip
John Forsythe was
46 in Kitten with a Whip
as 'David Stratton'.
Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of See How They Run
See How They Run
John Forsythe was
46 in See How They Run
as 'Martin Young'.
Wed, Oct 07 1964
Poster of What Makes Sammy Run?
What Makes Sammy Run?
John Forsythe was
41 in What Makes Sammy Run?
as 'Al Manheim'.
Sun, Sep 27 1959
Poster of Dubrowsky
Dubrowsky
John Forsythe was
41 in Dubrowsky
as 'Wladia'.
Wed, Feb 11 1959
Poster of Everything But the Truth
Everything But the Truth
John Forsythe was
38 in Everything But the Truth
as 'Ernie Miller'.
Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Ambassador's Daughter
The Ambassador's Daughter
John Forsythe was
38 in The Ambassador's Daughter
as 'Sgt. Danny Sullivan'.
Thu, Jul 26 1956
Poster of The Trouble with Harry
The Trouble with Harry
John Forsythe was
37 in The Trouble with Harry
as 'Sam Marlowe'.
Mon, Oct 03 1955
Poster of Escape from Fort Bravo
Escape from Fort Bravo
John Forsythe was
35 in Escape from Fort Bravo
as 'Captain Marsh'.
Fri, Dec 04 1953
Poster of The Glass Web
The Glass Web
John Forsythe was
35 in The Glass Web
as 'Don Newell'.
Wed, Nov 11 1953
Poster of It Happens Every Thursday
It Happens Every Thursday
John Forsythe was
35 in It Happens Every Thursday
as 'Bob MacAvoy'.
Wed, Apr 22 1953
Poster of The Captive City
The Captive City
John Forsythe was
34 in The Captive City
as 'James "Jim" C. Austin'.
Wed, Mar 26 1952
Poster of 10,000 Horses Singing
10,000 Horses Singing
John Forsythe was
34 in 10,000 Horses Singing
as 'Marv Payne'.
Mon, Mar 03 1952
Poster of American Harvest
American Harvest
John Forsythe was
33 in American Harvest
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Jun 09 1951
Poster of Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
John Forsythe was
31 in Arson, Inc.
as 'Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 24 1949
Poster of The Things People Want
The Things People Want
John Forsythe was
29 in The Things People Want
as 'Don'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Destination Tokyo
Destination Tokyo
John Forsythe was
25 in Destination Tokyo
as 'Sparks'.
Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit
John Forsythe was
25 in Northern Pursuit
as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Sun, Nov 07 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Hollywood Squares
Hollywood Squares
John Forsythe was
80+ in Hollywood Squares
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
John Forsythe was
78+ in E! True Hollywood Story
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of Denver Clan ohne Maske
Denver Clan ohne Maske
John Forsythe was
75+ in Denver Clan ohne Maske
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 1993
Poster of The Powers That Be
The Powers That Be
John Forsythe was
74+ in The Powers That Be
as 'William Powers'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 07 1992
Poster of Dynasty: The Reunion
Dynasty: The Reunion
John Forsythe was
73+ in Dynasty: The Reunion
as 'Blake Carrington'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1991
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
John Forsythe was
67+ in The Colbys
First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985
Poster of Christmas in Washington
Christmas in Washington
John Forsythe was
64+ in Christmas in Washington
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Forsythe was
64+ in Wogan
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
John Forsythe was
62+ in Dynasty
as 'Blake Carrington'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
John Forsythe was
59+ in The Love Boat
as 'Burt Gardner'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was
58+ in Charlie's Angels
as 'Charles Townsend (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
John Forsythe was
57+ in Medical Story
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
John Forsythe was
55+ in Police Story
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of To Rome with Love
To Rome with Love
John Forsythe was
51+ in To Rome with Love
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1969
Poster of ABC Stage 67
ABC Stage 67
John Forsythe was
48+ in ABC Stage 67
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
John Forsythe was
48+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The John Forsythe Show
The John Forsythe Show
John Forsythe was
47+ in The John Forsythe Show
as 'Major John Foster'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Run for Your Life
Run for Your Life
John Forsythe was
47+ in Run for Your Life
as 'Spencer Holt'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
John Forsythe was
45+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre
as 'Jerry Wilson / John Williams, Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
John Forsythe was
45+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
as 'Charlie King'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
John Forsythe was
44+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
John Forsythe was
44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
John Forsythe was
44+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
as 'Michael Barnes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
John Forsythe was
43+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Kraft Mystery Theatre
Kraft Mystery Theatre
John Forsythe was
43+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
John Forsythe was
40+ in The Bell Telephone Hour
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of The Lux Show
The Lux Show
John Forsythe was
39+ in The Lux Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Bachelor Father
Bachelor Father
John Forsythe was
39+ in Bachelor Father
as 'Bentley Gregg'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
John Forsythe was
38+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
as 'CSA Lt. David Marr'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
John Forsythe was
38+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Presenter'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
John Forsythe was
37+ in Playwrights '56
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Forsythe was
37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Kim Stanger'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Miss Universe
Miss Universe
John Forsythe was
37+ in Miss Universe
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
John Forsythe was
36+ in Climax!
as 'Joe Sullivan, Adam Barclay, Graham Johnson, Tommy Jordan, Frank Colby'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
John Forsythe was
35+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Bentley Gregg'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Forsythe was
33+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Captain Fisby, , William Schilling'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
John Forsythe was
33+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as ', Hayden Chart, Peter Bronson, Dr. John Carter, Tony Preston'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
John Forsythe was
33+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Millionaire's Son'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe was
32+ in The Jack Benny Program
as 'John Forsythe'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
John Forsythe was
32+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
John Forsythe was
32+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'Dr. Frederick Steele'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
John Forsythe was
31+ in Lights Out
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of The Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards
John Forsythe was
30+ in The Emmy Awards
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
John Forsythe was
30+ in Suspense
as 'David, , Wiltshire'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
John Forsythe was
30+ in Studio One
as ', Maj. Peter Brook, Capt. Sam MacKenzie, Marv Payne, James Rexham, Judd, Pete Maynard'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
John Forsythe was
30+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
John Forsythe was
30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
John Forsythe was
29+ in Kraft Television Theatre
First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
John Forsythe was
25+ in Golden Globe Awards
as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Host / Winner'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944