Portrait of Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Bio: As a film character actor, Klugman was the epitome of the everyman. He was one of the pioneers of television acting in the 1950s, and is best remembered for his 1970s TV work as Oscar Madison on "The Odd Couple" (1970) and as the medical examiner on "Quincy M
Born: Thu, Apr 27 1922
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Mon, Dec 24 2012
Jack Klugman is 90 years old
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Poster of Paul Williams Still Alive
Paul Williams Still Alive
Jack Klugman was 89 in Paul Williams Still Alive as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 2011
Poster of Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men'
Jack Klugman was 85 in Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 2008
Poster of When Do We Eat?
When Do We Eat?
Jack Klugman was 83 in When Do We Eat? as 'Artur'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2006
Poster of Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Jack Klugman was 82 in Los Angeles Plays Itself as 'Sandman in Two-Minute Warning (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 28 2004
Poster of Dear God
Dear God
Jack Klugman was 74 in Dear God as 'Jemi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1996
Poster of The Twilight of the Golds
The Twilight of the Golds
Jack Klugman was 74 in The Twilight of the Golds as 'Mr. Stein'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1996
Poster of Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval
Jack Klugman was 73 in Rod Serling: Submitted for Your Approval as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1995
Poster of Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Shining Time Station: Second Chances
Jack Klugman was 73 in Shining Time Station: Second Chances as 'Max Okowsky'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 25 1995
Poster of Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives
Jack Klugman was 72 in Parallel Lives as 'Senator Robert Ferguson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of The Odd Couple: Together Again
The Odd Couple: Together Again
Jack Klugman was 71 in The Odd Couple: Together Again as 'Oscar Madison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 24 1993
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Jack Klugman was 59 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Magic with the Stars
Magic with the Stars
Jack Klugman was 59 in Magic with the Stars
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1982
Poster of Lucy Moves to NBC
Lucy Moves to NBC
Jack Klugman was 57 in Lucy Moves to NBC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 08 1980
Poster of Challenge of the Tiger
Challenge of the Tiger
Jack Klugman was 57 in Challenge of the Tiger as 'Jack Klugman (cameo / uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of US Against the World
US Against the World
Jack Klugman was 55 in US Against the World as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
Jack Klugman was 54 in Two-Minute Warning as 'Stu Sandmann'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 1976
Poster of One of My Wives Is Missing
One of My Wives Is Missing
Jack Klugman was 53 in One of My Wives Is Missing as 'Inspector Murray Levine'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of Rickles
Rickles
Jack Klugman was 53 in Rickles
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1975
Poster of The Underground Man
The Underground Man
Jack Klugman was 52 in The Underground Man as 'Sheriff Tremaine'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1974
Poster of Poor Devil
Poor Devil
Jack Klugman was 50 in Poor Devil as 'Burnett J. Emerson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 14 1973
Poster of Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
Jack Klugman was 49 in Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow! as 'Barney'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 18 1971
Poster of Goodbye, Columbus
Goodbye, Columbus
Jack Klugman was 46 in Goodbye, Columbus as 'Ben Patimkin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1969
Poster of The Split
The Split
Jack Klugman was 46 in The Split as 'Harry Kifka'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1968
Poster of The Detective
The Detective
Jack Klugman was 46 in The Detective as 'Dave Schoenstein'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 28 1968
Poster of It All Depends On You
It All Depends On You
Jack Klugman was 45 in It All Depends On You
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1968
Poster of Fame Is the Name of the Game
Fame Is the Name of the Game
Jack Klugman was 44 in Fame Is the Name of the Game as 'Ben Welcome'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 26 1966
Poster of Hail! Mafia
Hail! Mafia
Jack Klugman was 43 in Hail! Mafia as 'Phil'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 10 1965
Poster of Act One
Act One
Jack Klugman was 41 in Act One as 'Joe Hyman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1963
Poster of The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary
Jack Klugman was 41 in The Yellow Canary as 'Lt. Bonner'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1963
Poster of I Could Go on Singing
I Could Go on Singing
Jack Klugman was 40 in I Could Go on Singing as 'George'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 07 1963
Poster of Days of Wine and Roses
Days of Wine and Roses
Jack Klugman was 40 in Days of Wine and Roses as 'Jim Hungerford'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1963
Poster of The Velvet Alley
The Velvet Alley
Jack Klugman was 36 in The Velvet Alley as 'Max Salter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 22 1959
Poster of Kiss Me, Kate
Kiss Me, Kate
Jack Klugman was 36 in Kiss Me, Kate as 'Gunman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1958
Poster of Cry Terror!
Cry Terror!
Jack Klugman was 36 in Cry Terror! as 'Vince'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1958
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Jack Klugman was 34 in 12 Angry Men as 'Juror 5'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 10 1957
Poster of Time Table
Time Table
Jack Klugman was 33 in Time Table as 'Frankie Page'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 08 1956
Poster of The Petrified Forest
The Petrified Forest
Jack Klugman was 33 in The Petrified Forest as 'Jackie'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 30 1955
Poster of Grubstake
Grubstake
Jack Klugman was 29 in Grubstake
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 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 Tony Danza Show
The Tony Danza Show
Jack Klugman was 82+ in The Tony Danza Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 2004
Poster of Living in TV Land
Living in TV Land
Jack Klugman was 82+ in Living in TV Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 18 2004
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Jack Klugman was 80+ in Presidio Med
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Crossing Jordan
Crossing Jordan
Jack Klugman was 79+ in Crossing Jordan as 'Leo Gelber'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 24 2001
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Jack Klugman was 77+ in Third Watch as 'Stan Brandolini'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper
Jack Klugman was 76+ in Brother's Keeper as 'Jack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1998
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Jack Klugman was 74+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Die Harald Schmidt Show
Die Harald Schmidt Show
Jack Klugman was 73+ in Die Harald Schmidt Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 05 1995
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Jack Klugman was 72+ in The Outer Limits as 'Joe Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Jack Klugman was 71+ in Intimate Portrait as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder
Jack Klugman was 71+ in Diagnosis: Murder as 'Dr. Jeff Everden, LAPD Det. Harry Trumble'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 1993
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Jack Klugman was 71+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of Around the World in 80 Days
Around the World in 80 Days
Jack Klugman was 66+ in Around the World in 80 Days as 'Captain Bunsby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 16 1989
Poster of Shining Time Station
Shining Time Station
Jack Klugman was 66+ in Shining Time Station
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 29 1989
Poster of You Again?
You Again?
Jack Klugman was 63+ in You Again? as 'Henry Willows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 24 1986
Poster of Larry King Live
Larry King Live
Jack Klugman was 63+ in Larry King Live as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 03 1985
Poster of The Magic of David Copperfield
The Magic of David Copperfield
Jack Klugman was 56+ in The Magic of David Copperfield
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 27 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Jack Klugman was 55+ in The Love Boat as 'Mel Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Jack Klugman was 54+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Quincy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Jack Klugman was 51+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Jack Klugman was 50+ in Banyon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Jack Klugman was 48+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Jack Klugman was 48+ in The Odd Couple as 'Oscar Madison'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of He Said, She Said
He Said, She Said
Jack Klugman was 48+ in He Said, She Said
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 27 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Jack Klugman was 47+ in Love, American Style
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Then Came Bronson
Then Came Bronson
Jack Klugman was 47+ in Then Came Bronson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 17 1969
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Jack Klugman was 47+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Jack Klugman was 46+ in The Name of the Game as ', Frank Dovnik, Art Trager'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Jack Klugman was 46+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Jack Klugman was 45+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Jack Klugman was 45+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Garrison's Gorillas
Garrison's Gorillas
Jack Klugman was 45+ in Garrison's Gorillas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 06 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Jack Klugman was 43+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
Jack Klugman was 43+ in The F.B.I. as 'Charles Gates, Victor Amazeen'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Harris Against the World
Harris Against the World
Jack Klugman was 42+ in Harris Against the World as 'Alan Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jack Klugman was 41+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Steve Zaro, Ozzie Keefer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Jack Klugman was 41+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as ', Markos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Great Adventure
The Great Adventure
Jack Klugman was 41+ in The Great Adventure as 'John Brown'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Jack Klugman was 41+ in The Fugitive as 'Gus Hendricks, Buck Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Arrest and Trial
Arrest and Trial
Jack Klugman was 41+ in Arrest and Trial as 'Celina'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Jack Klugman was 40+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine
Jack Klugman was 40+ in Jackie Gleason and His American Scene Magazine as 'Cameo, Charles'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1962
Poster of The Virginian
The Virginian
Jack Klugman was 40+ in The Virginian as 'Charles Mayhew'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Jack Klugman was 39+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Straightaway
Straightaway
Jack Klugman was 39+ in Straightaway
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 1961
Poster of The New Breed
The New Breed
Jack Klugman was 39+ in The New Breed as 'Floyd Blaylock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Jack Klugman was 39+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Target: The Corruptors!
Target: The Corruptors!
Jack Klugman was 39+ in Target: The Corruptors!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 29 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
Jack Klugman was 39+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Mike Colonni'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of Follow the Sun
Follow the Sun
Jack Klugman was 39+ in Follow the Sun
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Jack Klugman was 39+ in The Defenders as 'Joe Larch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Insight
Insight
Jack Klugman was 38+ in Insight
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1960
Poster of The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Jack Klugman was 37+ in The Untouchables as 'Morton Halas, Solly Girsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 15 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Jack Klugman was 37+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Joey Crown, Max Phillips, Captain Ross, Jesse Cardiff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Jack Klugman was 36+ in Naked City as 'Patrolman Mike Greco, Sam Braden, Alfred Tiloff, Joe Calageras, Pete Kammik, Arthur Crews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The
The
Jack Klugman was 36+ in The
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jun 03 1958
Poster of The Walter Winchell File
The Walter Winchell File
Jack Klugman was 35+ in The Walter Winchell File as 'Allie Sunshine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 02 1957
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Jack Klugman was 35+ in Suspicion as ', Jason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Jack Klugman was 33+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Alcoa Hour
The Alcoa Hour
Jack Klugman was 33+ in The Alcoa Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Jack Klugman was 33+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'George Benedict'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Folio
Folio
Jack Klugman was 33+ in Folio as 'Gromov'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Jack Klugman was 33+ in Gunsmoke as 'Earl Ticks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Producers' Showcase
Producers' Showcase
Jack Klugman was 32+ in Producers' Showcase
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 18 1954
Poster of The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
Jack Klugman was 32+ in The Greatest Gift
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 30 1954
Poster of Justice
Justice
Jack Klugman was 31+ in Justice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 08 1954
Poster of Inner Sanctum
Inner Sanctum
Jack Klugman was 31+ in Inner Sanctum
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 09 1954
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Jack Klugman was 31+ in The United States Steel Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of Colonel Humphrey Flack
Colonel Humphrey Flack
Jack Klugman was 31+ in Colonel Humphrey Flack
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jack Klugman was 30+ in General Electric Theater as 'Murphy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jack Klugman was 29+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Gunman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Goodyear Television Playhouse
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Jack Klugman was 29+ in Goodyear Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1951
Poster of Treasury Men in Action
Treasury Men in Action
Jack Klugman was 28+ in Treasury Men in Action
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Jack Klugman was 26+ in Studio One as 'Darrell, George Hall, Leo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Jack Klugman was 26+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948
Poster of Actors Studio
Actors Studio
Jack Klugman was 26+ in Actors Studio
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
Jack Klugman was 25+ in Kraft Television Theatre as 'Mark Deglin, '.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947
Poster of Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Jack Klugman was 21+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Winner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944
Poster of Inside Detective
Inside Detective
Jack Klugman will be 90+ in Inside Detective
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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