Portrait of David Janssen

David Janssen

Bio: David Janssen was born David Harold Meyer in 1931 in Naponee, Nebraska, to Berniece Mae (Graf) and Harold Edward Meyer, a banker. He was of German, and some Swiss-German and Ulster-Scots, descent
Born: Fri, Mar 27 1931
Birthplace: Naponee, Nebraska, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 13 1980
David Janssen is 48 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
David Janssen would have been no older than 48 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Steve in Two-Minute Warning (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Inchon
Inchon
David Janssen would have been no older than 48 in Inchon as 'David Feld'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1981
Poster of City in Fear
City in Fear
David Janssen would have been no older than 48 in City in Fear as 'Vince Perrino'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 30 1980
Poster of S.O.S. Titanic
S.O.S. Titanic
David Janssen would have been no older than 48 in S.O.S. Titanic as 'John Jacob Astor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 1980
Poster of High Ice
High Ice
David Janssen was 48 in High Ice as 'Glencoe MacDonald'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 07 1980
Poster of The Golden Gate Murders
The Golden Gate Murders
David Janssen was 48 in The Golden Gate Murders as 'Det. Sgt. Paul Silver'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 03 1979
Poster of Covert Action
Covert Action
David Janssen was 46 in Covert Action as 'Lester Horton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1978
Poster of Nowhere to Run
Nowhere to Run
David Janssen was 46 in Nowhere to Run as 'Harry Adams'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 16 1978
Poster of Superdome
Superdome
David Janssen was 46 in Superdome as 'Mike Shelley'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1978
Poster of Golden Rendezvous
Golden Rendezvous
David Janssen was 46 in Golden Rendezvous as 'Charles Conway'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1977
Poster of A Sensitive, Passionate Man
A Sensitive, Passionate Man
David Janssen was 46 in A Sensitive, Passionate Man as 'Michael Delaney'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 06 1977
Poster of Mayday at 40,000 Feet
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
David Janssen was 46 in Mayday at 40,000 Feet as 'Capt. Pete Douglass'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 29 1977
Poster of Warhead
Warhead
David Janssen was 45 in Warhead as 'Tony Stevens'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 15 1977
Poster of Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
David Janssen was 45 in Two-Minute Warning as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of Stalk the Wild Child
Stalk the Wild Child
David Janssen was 45 in Stalk the Wild Child as 'Dr. James Hazard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 03 1976
Poster of Joys
Joys
David Janssen was 44 in Joys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of The Swiss Conspiracy
The Swiss Conspiracy
David Janssen was 44 in The Swiss Conspiracy as 'David Christopher'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of Once Is Not Enough
Once Is Not Enough
David Janssen was 44 in Once Is Not Enough as 'Tom Colt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 20 1975
Poster of Fer-de-Lance
Fer-de-Lance
David Janssen was 43 in Fer-de-Lance as 'Russ Bogan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974
Poster of Smile Jenny, You're Dead
Smile Jenny, You're Dead
David Janssen was 42 in Smile Jenny, You're Dead as 'Harry Orwell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 03 1974
Poster of Pioneer Woman
Pioneer Woman
David Janssen was 42 in Pioneer Woman as 'Robert Douglas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On
Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On
David Janssen was 42 in Such Dust as Dreams Are Made On as 'Harry Orwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1973
Poster of Hijack!
Hijack!
David Janssen was 42 in Hijack! as 'Jake Wilkenson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1973
Poster of Birds of Prey
Birds of Prey
David Janssen was 41 in Birds of Prey as 'Harry Walker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1973
Poster of Moon of the Wolf
Moon of the Wolf
David Janssen was 41 in Moon of the Wolf as 'Sheriff Aaron Whitaker'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1972
Poster of The Longest Night
The Longest Night
David Janssen was 41 in The Longest Night as 'Alan Chambers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra
O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra
David Janssen was 40 in O'Hara, United States Treasury: Operation Cobra as 'James O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1971
Poster of Macho Callahan
Macho Callahan
David Janssen was 39 in Macho Callahan as 'Diego Callahan'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1971
Poster of Night Chase
Night Chase
David Janssen was 39 in Night Chase as 'Adrian Vico'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1970
Poster of Generation
Generation
David Janssen was 38 in Generation as 'Jim Bolton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 15 1969
Poster of Marooned
Marooned
David Janssen was 38 in Marooned as 'Ted Dougherty'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1969
Poster of Where It's At
Where It's At
David Janssen was 38 in Where It's At as 'A.C. Smith'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 07 1969
Poster of The Shoes of the Fisherman
The Shoes of the Fisherman
David Janssen was 37 in The Shoes of the Fisherman as 'George Faber'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 14 1968
Poster of The Green Berets
The Green Berets
David Janssen was 37 in The Green Berets as 'George Beckworth'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 04 1968
Poster of Warning Shot
Warning Shot
David Janssen was 35 in Warning Shot as 'Sgt. Tom Valens'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 18 1967
Poster of My Six Loves
My Six Loves
David Janssen was 32 in My Six Loves as 'Marty Bliss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1963
Poster of Belle Sommers
Belle Sommers
David Janssen was 31 in Belle Sommers as 'Danny Castle'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1962
Poster of The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers
David Janssen was 30 in The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 06 1962
Poster of Man-Trap
Man-Trap
David Janssen was 30 in Man-Trap as 'Vince Biskay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 20 1961
Poster of Twenty Plus Two
Twenty Plus Two
David Janssen was 30 in Twenty Plus Two as 'Tom Alder'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 13 1961
Poster of Ring of Fire
Ring of Fire
David Janssen was 30 in Ring of Fire as 'Sergeant Steve Walsh'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1961
Poster of King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein
David Janssen was 30 in King of the Roaring 20's – The Story of Arnold Rothstein as 'Arnold Rothstein'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 1961
Poster of Dondi
Dondi
David Janssen was 29 in Dondi as 'Dealey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1961
Poster of Hell to Eternity
Hell to Eternity
David Janssen was 29 in Hell to Eternity as 'Sgt, Bill Hazen'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 01 1960
Poster of Lafayette Escadrille
Lafayette Escadrille
David Janssen was 26 in Lafayette Escadrille as 'Duke Sinclair'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 28 1958
Poster of The Girl He Left Behind
The Girl He Left Behind
David Janssen was 25 in The Girl He Left Behind as 'Capt. Genaro'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1956
Poster of Showdown at Abilene
Showdown at Abilene
David Janssen was 25 in Showdown at Abilene as 'Verne Ward'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1956
Poster of Away All Boats
Away All Boats
David Janssen was 25 in Away All Boats as 'uncredited'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1956
Poster of Francis in the Haunted House
Francis in the Haunted House
David Janssen was 25 in Francis in the Haunted House as 'Police Lieutenant Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 09 1956
Poster of Toy Tiger
Toy Tiger
David Janssen was 25 in Toy Tiger as 'Larry Tripps'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 29 1956
Poster of Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
David Janssen was 24 in Never Say Goodbye as 'Dave Heller'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1956
Poster of The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle
David Janssen was 24 in The Square Jungle as 'Jack Lindsay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1955
Poster of All That Heaven Allows
All That Heaven Allows
David Janssen was 24 in All That Heaven Allows as 'Freddie Norton (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1955
Poster of To Hell and Back
To Hell and Back
David Janssen was 24 in To Hell and Back as 'Lt Lee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1955
Poster of Francis in the Navy
Francis in the Navy
David Janssen was 24 in Francis in the Navy as 'Lieutenant Anders'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 24 1955
Poster of The Private War of Major Benson
The Private War of Major Benson
David Janssen was 24 in The Private War of Major Benson as 'Young Lieutenant'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 02 1955
Poster of Chief Crazy Horse
Chief Crazy Horse
David Janssen was 24 in Chief Crazy Horse as 'Lt. Colin Cartwright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1955
Poster of Cult of the Cobra
Cult of the Cobra
David Janssen was 24 in Cult of the Cobra as 'Rico Nardi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 30 1955
Poster of Yankee Buccaneer
Yankee Buccaneer
David Janssen was 21 in Yankee Buccaneer as 'Beckett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 16 1952
Poster of Francis Goes to West Point
Francis Goes to West Point
David Janssen was 21 in Francis Goes to West Point as 'Cpl. Thomas (as Dave Janssen)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 01 1952
Poster of No Room for the Groom
No Room for the Groom
David Janssen was 21 in No Room for the Groom as 'Soldier (scenes deleted)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 13 1952

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 The Word
The Word
David Janssen was 47+ in The Word as 'Steve Randall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1978
Poster of Centennial
Centennial
David Janssen was 47+ in Centennial as 'Narrator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
David Janssen was 43+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
David Janssen was 43+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
David Janssen was 41+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
David Janssen was 40+ in O'Hara, U.S. Treasury
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1971
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
David Janssen was 40+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
David Janssen was 36+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
David Janssen was 34+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of Goldene Kamera Verleihung
Goldene Kamera Verleihung
David Janssen was 34+ in Goldene Kamera Verleihung as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1966
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
David Janssen was 32+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
David Janssen was 32+ in The Fugitive as 'Richard Kimble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
David Janssen was 31+ in The Eleventh Hour as 'Hal Kincaid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
David Janssen was 31+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
David Janssen was 30+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
David Janssen was 30+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
David Janssen was 30+ in The Dick Powell Show as 'Kenneth 'Ken' Morgan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
David Janssen was 30+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Dan Mullin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Route 66
Route 66
David Janssen was 29+ in Route 66 as 'Karno Starling'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Poster of Checkmate
Checkmate
David Janssen was 29+ in Checkmate as 'Len Kobalsky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
David Janssen was 28+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Scotty Bell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
David Janssen was 27+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse as 'Ross Ingraham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
David Janssen was 27+ in Naked City as 'Blair Cameron, Carl Ashland'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Alcoa Theatre
Alcoa Theatre
David Janssen was 26+ in Alcoa Theatre as 'Mike Harper'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
David Janssen was 26+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective as 'Richard Diamond / Chuck Garrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
David Janssen was 25+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Seth Larker, Dix Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Whack-O!
Whack-O!
David Janssen was 25+ in Whack-O! as 'Boy in hobby class'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 04 1956
Poster of U.S. Marshall
U.S. Marshall
David Janssen was 25+ in U.S. Marshall as 'Arnie Hix'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1956
Poster of Matinee Theater
Matinee Theater
David Janssen was 24+ in Matinee Theater
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 31 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
David Janssen was 23+ in The Millionaire as 'Peter Miller, David Barrett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
David Janssen was 21+ in General Electric Theater as 'Pat Howard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Adventures of Boston Blackie
The Adventures of Boston Blackie
David Janssen was 20+ in The Adventures of Boston Blackie as 'Armored Car Driver (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 08 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
David Janssen was 19+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Ralph / Joe Davies, Johnny Reynolds, Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950