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James Franciscus

Bio: James Grover Franciscus (January 31, 1934 – July 8, 1991) was an American actor, known for his roles in feature films and in four television series: Mr. Novak, The Naked City, The Investigators, and Longstreet
Born: Wed, Jan 31 1934
Birthplace: Clayton, Missouri, USA

Death: Mon, Jul 08 1991
James Franciscus is 57 years old
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Poster of Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey
James Franciscus would have been no older than 57 in Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey as 'Mike Longstreet (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 22 2000
Poster of La Classe américaine
La Classe américaine
James Franciscus would have been no older than 57 in La Classe américaine as 'Professor Hammond (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Secret Weapons
Secret Weapons
James Franciscus was 51 in Secret Weapons as 'Victor Khudenko'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Great Transport
Great Transport
James Franciscus was 49 in Great Transport as 'John Mason'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1983
Poster of Butterfly
Butterfly
James Franciscus was 48 in Butterfly as 'Moke Blue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1982
Poster of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
James Franciscus was 47 in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy as 'John Fitzgerald Kennedy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1981
Poster of The Last Shark
The Last Shark
James Franciscus was 47 in The Last Shark as 'Peter Benton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1981
Poster of Nightkill
Nightkill
James Franciscus was 46 in Nightkill as 'Steve Fulton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1980
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
James Franciscus was 46 in When Time Ran Out... as 'Bob Spangler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Killer Fish
Killer Fish
James Franciscus was 45 in Killer Fish as 'Paul Diller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of City on Fire
City on Fire
James Franciscus was 45 in City on Fire as 'Jimbo'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 11 1979
Poster of Concorde Affair
Concorde Affair
James Franciscus was 45 in Concorde Affair as 'Moses Brody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1979
Poster of Puzzle
Puzzle
James Franciscus was 44 in Puzzle as 'Harry Scott'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 05 1978
Poster of The Pirate
The Pirate
James Franciscus was 44 in The Pirate as 'Dick Carriage'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 21 1978
Poster of Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
Secrets of Three Hungry Wives
James Franciscus was 44 in Secrets of Three Hungry Wives as 'Mark Powers'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 09 1978
Poster of Good Guys Wear Black
Good Guys Wear Black
James Franciscus was 44 in Good Guys Wear Black as 'Conrad Morgan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1978
Poster of The Greek Tycoon
The Greek Tycoon
James Franciscus was 44 in The Greek Tycoon as 'President James Cassidy'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1978
Poster of The Man Inside
The Man Inside
James Franciscus was 43 in The Man Inside as 'Rush'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 25 1977
Poster of The Amazing Dobermans
The Amazing Dobermans
James Franciscus was 42 in The Amazing Dobermans as 'Lucky'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1976
Poster of One of My Wives Is Missing
One of My Wives Is Missing
James Franciscus was 42 in One of My Wives Is Missing as 'Daniel Corban'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of The Trial of Chaplain Jensen
The Trial of Chaplain Jensen
James Franciscus was 41 in The Trial of Chaplain Jensen as 'Chaplain Andrew Jensen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 11 1975
Poster of The Dream Makers
The Dream Makers
James Franciscus was 40 in The Dream Makers as 'Sammy Stone'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 1975
Poster of Aloha Means Goodbye
Aloha Means Goodbye
James Franciscus was 40 in Aloha Means Goodbye as 'Dr. Lawrence Maddox'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1974
Poster of Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
James Franciscus was 39 in Jonathan Livingston Seagull as 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 23 1973
Poster of The 500 Pound Jerk
The 500 Pound Jerk
James Franciscus was 38 in The 500 Pound Jerk as 'Gil Davenport'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 02 1973
Poster of Under the Law: The Hitchhike
Under the Law: The Hitchhike
James Franciscus was 38 in Under the Law: The Hitchhike
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of Longstreet
Longstreet
James Franciscus was 37 in Longstreet as 'Mike Longstreet'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 23 1971
Poster of The Cat o' Nine Tails
The Cat o' Nine Tails
James Franciscus was 37 in The Cat o' Nine Tails as 'Carlo Giordani'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1971
Poster of Night Slaves
Night Slaves
James Franciscus was 36 in Night Slaves as 'Clay Howard'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 29 1970
Poster of Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
James Franciscus was 36 in Beneath the Planet of the Apes as 'Brent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1970
Poster of Hell Boats
Hell Boats
James Franciscus was 36 in Hell Boats as 'Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1970
Poster of Marooned
Marooned
James Franciscus was 35 in Marooned as 'Clayton Stone'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 11 1969
Poster of The Valley of Gwangi
The Valley of Gwangi
James Franciscus was 35 in The Valley of Gwangi as 'Tuck'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1969
Poster of Trial Run
Trial Run
James Franciscus was 34 in Trial Run as 'Louis Coleman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 18 1969
Poster of Snow Treasure
Snow Treasure
James Franciscus was 34 in Snow Treasure as '2nd Lt. H. Kalasch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1968
Poster of Shadow Over Elveron
Shadow Over Elveron
James Franciscus was 34 in Shadow Over Elveron as 'Dr. Matthew Tregaskis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1968
Poster of Youngblood Hawke
Youngblood Hawke
James Franciscus was 30 in Youngblood Hawke as 'Youngblood Hawke'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of Miracle of the White Stallions
Miracle of the White Stallions
James Franciscus was 29 in Miracle of the White Stallions as 'Maj. Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 1963
Poster of The Outsider
The Outsider
James Franciscus was 27 in The Outsider as 'Pvt. James B. Sorenson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1961
Poster of I Passed for White
I Passed for White
James Franciscus was 26 in I Passed for White as 'Rick Leyton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1960
Poster of The Mugger
The Mugger
James Franciscus was 24 in The Mugger as 'Eddie Baxter'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1958
Poster of Four Boys and a Gun
Four Boys and a Gun
James Franciscus was 22 in Four Boys and a Gun as 'Johnny Doyle'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 1957

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 Great Transport
The Great Transport
James Franciscus was 49+ in The Great Transport as 'John Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 15 1983
Poster of Hunter
Hunter
James Franciscus was 43+ in Hunter
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 18 1977
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
James Franciscus was 40+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Doc Elliot
Doc Elliot
James Franciscus was 39+ in Doc Elliot as 'Benjamin Elliot'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1973
Poster of Ghost Story
Ghost Story
James Franciscus was 38+ in Ghost Story as 'Paul Dover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of Longstreet
Longstreet
James Franciscus was 37+ in Longstreet as 'Mike Longstreet'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1971
Poster of Judd for the Defense
Judd for the Defense
James Franciscus was 33+ in Judd for the Defense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1967
Poster of The F.B.I.
The F.B.I.
James Franciscus was 31+ in The F.B.I. as 'Charles Burnett, Mitchell Flynn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1965
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
James Franciscus was 29+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre as 'Larry Martin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
James Franciscus was 29+ in Mr. Novak as 'John Novak'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Combat!
Combat!
James Franciscus was 28+ in Combat! as 'Pfc. Charles Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
James Franciscus was 28+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
James Franciscus was 27+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of The Investigators
The Investigators
James Franciscus was 27+ in The Investigators as 'Russ Andrews'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
James Franciscus was 27+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare
James Franciscus was 27+ in Dr. Kildare as 'Stan Fisher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 27 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
James Franciscus was 25+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Lt. Mueller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The DuPont Show with June Allyson
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
James Franciscus was 25+ in The DuPont Show with June Allyson as 'Tom Grover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1959
Poster of Black Saddle
Black Saddle
James Franciscus was 24+ in Black Saddle as 'Quinn Jackson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 10 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
James Franciscus was 24+ in Rawhide
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
James Franciscus was 24+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Rifleman
The Rifleman
James Franciscus was 24+ in The Rifleman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
James Franciscus was 24+ in Naked City as 'Det. Jimmy Halloran'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel
Have Gun, Will Travel
James Franciscus was 23+ in Have Gun, Will Travel as 'Tom Nelson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
James Franciscus was 21+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'William Tyre, Ben Kendall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
James Franciscus was 20+ in The Millionaire as 'Tom Doane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of Father Knows Best
Father Knows Best
James Franciscus was 20+ in Father Knows Best
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1954
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
James Franciscus was 19+ in General Electric Theater as 'Bill Taylor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
James Franciscus was 14+ in Studio One as 'Brass, Norstad, Johnny'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948