Movies (Acting Roles)

Beatles Stories
John Forsythe would have been no older than 92 in Beatles Stories as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 11 2011

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
John Forsythe was 85 in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle as 'Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 2003

Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was 82 in Charlie's Angels as 'Charlie (voice)'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 2000

Opposites Attract
John Forsythe was 72 in Opposites Attract as 'Rex Roper'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1990

Scrooged
John Forsythe was 70 in Scrooged as 'Lew Hayward'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1988

On Fire
John Forsythe was 68 in On Fire as 'Joe Leary, Sr.'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 05 1987

Night of 100 Stars II
John Forsythe was 67 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985

Mysterious Two
John Forsythe was 64 in Mysterious Two as 'He'.Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1982

Night of 100 Stars
John Forsythe was 64 in Night of 100 Stars as 'Self'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982

Sizzle
John Forsythe was 63 in Sizzle as 'Mike Callahan'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1981

A Time for Miracles
John Forsythe was 62 in A Time for Miracles as 'Postulator'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1980

...And Justice for All
John Forsythe was 61 in ...And Justice for All as 'Judge Henry T. Fleming'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 1979

The Users
John Forsythe was 60 in The Users as 'Reade Jamieson'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1978

With This Ring
John Forsythe was 60 in With This Ring as 'Gen. Albert Harris'.Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1978

Cruise Into Terror
John Forsythe was 60 in Cruise Into Terror as 'Rev. Charles Mather'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1978

Goodbye & Amen
John Forsythe was 59 in Goodbye & Amen as 'The American Ambassador'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 23 1977

Never Con a Killer
John Forsythe was 59 in Never Con a Killer as 'E.J. Valerian'.Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1977

Tail Gunner Joe
John Forsythe was 59 in Tail Gunner Joe as 'Paul Cunningham'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1977

Amelia Earhart
John Forsythe was 58 in Amelia Earhart as 'G.P. Putnam'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1976

The Deadly Tower
John Forsythe was 57 in The Deadly Tower as 'Lt. Elwood Forbes'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1975

Terror on the 40th Floor
John Forsythe was 56 in Terror on the 40th Floor as 'Dan Overland'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1974

The Healers
John Forsythe was 56 in The Healers as 'Dr. Robert Kier'.Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974

Cry Panic
John Forsythe was 56 in Cry Panic as 'David Ryder'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1974

Lisa, Bright and Dark
John Forsythe was 55 in Lisa, Bright and Dark as 'William Schilling'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1973

The Letters
John Forsythe was 55 in The Letters as 'Paul Anderson'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1973

Murder Once Removed
John Forsythe was 53 in Murder Once Removed as 'Dr. Ron Wellesley'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1971

The Happy Ending
John Forsythe was 51 in The Happy Ending as 'Fred Wilson'.Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1969

Topaz
John Forsythe was 51 in Topaz as 'Michael Nordstrom'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1969

Shadow on the Land
John Forsythe was 50 in Shadow on the Land as 'Gen. Wendell Bruce'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1968

In Cold Blood
John Forsythe was 49 in In Cold Blood as 'Alvin Dewey'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1967

A Bell for Adano
John Forsythe was 49 in A Bell for Adano as 'Maj. Victor P. Joppolo'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1967

Madame X
John Forsythe was 48 in Madame X as 'Clay Anderson'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 1966

Kitten with a Whip
John Forsythe was 46 in Kitten with a Whip as 'David Stratton'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1964

See How They Run
John Forsythe was 46 in See How They Run as 'Martin Young'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 07 1964

What Makes Sammy Run?
John Forsythe was 41 in What Makes Sammy Run? as 'Al Manheim'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1959

Dubrowsky
John Forsythe was 41 in Dubrowsky as 'Wladia'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1959

Everything But the Truth
John Forsythe was 38 in Everything But the Truth as 'Ernie Miller'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

The Ambassador's Daughter
John Forsythe was 38 in The Ambassador's Daughter as 'Sgt. Danny Sullivan'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1956

The Trouble with Harry
John Forsythe was 37 in The Trouble with Harry as 'Sam Marlowe'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 03 1955

Escape from Fort Bravo
John Forsythe was 35 in Escape from Fort Bravo as 'Captain Marsh'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953

The Glass Web
John Forsythe was 35 in The Glass Web as 'Don Newell'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1953

The Captive City
John Forsythe was 34 in The Captive City as 'James "Jim" C. Austin'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1952

10,000 Horses Singing
John Forsythe was 34 in 10,000 Horses Singing as 'Marv Payne'.Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1952

American Harvest
John Forsythe was 33 in American Harvest as 'Narrator (voice)'.Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1951

Arson, Inc.
John Forsythe was 31 in Arson, Inc. as 'Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1949

The Things People Want
John Forsythe was 29 in The Things People Want as 'Don'.Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Destination Tokyo
John Forsythe was 25 in Destination Tokyo as 'Sparks'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

Northern Pursuit
John Forsythe was 25 in Northern Pursuit as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Nov 07 1943
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Hollywood Squares
John Forsythe was 80+ in Hollywood Squares as 'Self - Panelist'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 14 1998

E! True Hollywood Story
John Forsythe was 78+ in E! True Hollywood Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

Denver Clan ohne Maske
John Forsythe was 75+ in Denver Clan ohne Maske as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 27 1993

The Powers That Be
John Forsythe was 74+ in The Powers That Be as 'William Powers'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 07 1992

Dynasty: The Reunion
John Forsythe was 73+ in Dynasty: The Reunion as 'Blake Carrington'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1991

The Colbys
John Forsythe was 67+ in The Colbys TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 20 1985

Christmas in Washington
John Forsythe was 64+ in Christmas in Washington as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982

Wogan
John Forsythe was 64+ in Wogan as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982

Dynasty
John Forsythe was 62+ in Dynasty as 'Blake Carrington'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1981

The Love Boat
John Forsythe was 59+ in The Love Boat as 'Burt Gardner'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977

Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was 58+ in Charlie's Angels as 'Charles Townsend (voice)'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976

Medical Story
John Forsythe was 57+ in Medical Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975

Police Story
John Forsythe was 55+ in Police Story TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973

To Rome with Love
John Forsythe was 51+ in To Rome with Love TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1969

ABC Stage 67
John Forsythe was 48+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

The John Forsythe Show
John Forsythe was 47+ in The John Forsythe Show as 'Major John Foster'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

Run for Your Life
John Forsythe was 47+ in Run for Your Life as 'Spencer Holt'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1965

Kraft Suspense Theatre
John Forsythe was 45+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Jerry Wilson / John Williams, Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963

The Merv Griffin Show
John Forsythe was 44+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
John Forsythe was 44+ in The Alfred Hitchcock Hour as 'Michael Barnes'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1962

The Mike Douglas Show
John Forsythe was 43+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Co-Host, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Kraft Mystery Theatre
John Forsythe was 43+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 14 1961

The Bell Telephone Hour
John Forsythe was 40+ in The Bell Telephone Hour as 'Self - Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959

The Lux Show
John Forsythe was 39+ in The Lux Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957

Bachelor Father
John Forsythe was 39+ in Bachelor Father as 'Bentley Gregg'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1957

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
John Forsythe was 38+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'CSA Lt. David Marr'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956

Tony Awards
John Forsythe was 38+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

Playwrights '56
John Forsythe was 37+ in Playwrights '56 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 04 1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents
John Forsythe was 37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Kim Stanger'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

Miss Universe
John Forsythe was 37+ in Miss Universe as 'Host'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 22 1955

Climax!
John Forsythe was 36+ in Climax! as 'Joe Sullivan, Adam Barclay, Graham Johnson, Tommy Jordan, Frank Colby'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954

General Electric Theater
John Forsythe was 35+ in General Electric Theater as 'Bentley Gregg'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame
John Forsythe was 33+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Captain Fisby, , William Schilling'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
John Forsythe was 33+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars as ', Hayden Chart, Peter Bronson, Dr. John Carter, Tony Preston'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951

The Red Skelton Show
John Forsythe was 33+ in The Red Skelton Show as 'Millionaire's Son'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951

The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe was 32+ in The Jack Benny Program as 'John Forsythe'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 28 1950

The Bob Hope Show
John Forsythe was 32+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950

Robert Montgomery Presents
John Forsythe was 32+ in Robert Montgomery Presents as 'Dr. Frederick Steele'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950

Lights Out
John Forsythe was 31+ in Lights Out TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949

The Emmy Awards
John Forsythe was 30+ in The Emmy Awards as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949

Suspense
John Forsythe was 30+ in Suspense as 'David, , Wiltshire'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949

Studio One
John Forsythe was 30+ in Studio One as ', Maj. Peter Brook, Capt. Sam MacKenzie, James Rexham, Marv Payne, Judd, Pete Maynard'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948

The Ed Sullivan Show
John Forsythe was 30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948

Kraft Television Theatre
John Forsythe was 29+ in Kraft Television Theatre TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 07 1947

Golden Globe Awards
John Forsythe was 25+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self - Nominee, Self - Host / Winner, Self'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944