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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 06 2001
Poster of Charlie's Angels
Charlie's Angels
John Forsythe was 82 in Charlie's Angels as 'Charlie (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Opposites Attract
Opposites Attract
John Forsythe was 72 in Opposites Attract as 'Rex Roper'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 16 1990
Poster of Scrooged
Scrooged
John Forsythe was 70 in Scrooged as 'Lew Hayward'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of On Fire
On Fire
John Forsythe was 68 in On Fire as 'Joe Leary, Sr.'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 19 1983
Poster of Mysterious Two
Mysterious Two
John Forsythe was 64 in Mysterious Two as 'He'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of Sizzle
Sizzle
John Forsythe was 63 in Sizzle as 'Mike Callahan'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of The Users
The Users
John Forsythe was 60 in The Users as 'Reade Jamieson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of With This Ring
With This Ring
John Forsythe was 60 in With This Ring as 'Gen. Albert Harris'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1978
Poster of Cruise Into Terror
Cruise Into Terror
John Forsythe was 60 in Cruise Into Terror as 'Rev. Charles Mather'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1978
Poster of Goodbye & Amen
Goodbye & Amen
John Forsythe was 59 in Goodbye & Amen as 'The American Ambassador'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1977
Poster of Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe
John Forsythe was 59 in Tail Gunner Joe as 'Paul Cunningham'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
John Forsythe was 58 in Amelia Earhart as 'G.P. Putnam'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1976
Poster of The Deadly Tower
The Deadly Tower
John Forsythe was 57 in The Deadly Tower as 'Lt. Elwood Forbes'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 1974
Poster of The Healers
The Healers
John Forsythe was 56 in The Healers as 'Dr. Robert Kier'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Cry Panic
Cry Panic
John Forsythe was 56 in Cry Panic as 'David Ryder'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 28 1973
Poster of The Letters
The Letters
John Forsythe was 55 in The Letters as 'Paul Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 03 1973
Poster of Murder Once Removed
Murder Once Removed
John Forsythe was 53 in Murder Once Removed as 'Dr. Ron Wellesley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1971
Poster of The Happy Ending
The Happy Ending
John Forsythe was 51 in The Happy Ending as 'Fred Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 21 1969
Poster of Topaz
Topaz
John Forsythe was 51 in Topaz as 'Michael Nordstrom'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 1968
Poster of In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood
John Forsythe was 49 in In Cold Blood as 'Alvin Dewey'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1967
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
John Forsythe was 48 in Madame X as 'Clay Anderson'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 27 1959
Poster of Dubrowsky
Dubrowsky
John Forsythe was 41 in Dubrowsky as 'Wladia'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1953
Poster of The Glass Web
The Glass Web
John Forsythe was 35 in The Glass Web as 'Don Newell'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 03 1952
Poster of American Harvest
American Harvest
John Forsythe was 33 in American Harvest as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1951
Poster of Arson, Inc.
Arson, Inc.
John Forsythe was 31 in Arson, Inc. as 'Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Destination Tokyo
Destination Tokyo
John Forsythe was 25 in Destination Tokyo as 'Sparks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Northern Pursuit
Northern Pursuit
John Forsythe was 25 in Northern Pursuit as 'Corporal (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1991
Poster of The Colbys
The Colbys
John Forsythe was 67+ in The Colbys
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 15 1982
Poster of Wogan
Wogan
John Forsythe was 64+ in Wogan as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 04 1982
Poster of Dynasty
Dynasty
John Forsythe was 62+ in Dynasty as 'Blake Carrington'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Medical Story
Medical Story
John Forsythe was 57+ in Medical Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 04 1975
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
John Forsythe was 55+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Kraft Mystery Theatre
Kraft Mystery Theatre
John Forsythe was 43+ in Kraft Mystery Theatre
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 26 1957
Poster of Bachelor Father
Bachelor Father
John Forsythe was 39+ in Bachelor Father as 'Bentley Gregg'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
John Forsythe was 38+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Playwrights '56
Playwrights '56
John Forsythe was 37+ in Playwrights '56
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Miss Universe
Miss Universe
John Forsythe was 37+ in Miss Universe as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
John Forsythe was 31+ in Lights Out
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 25 1949
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
John Forsythe was 30+ in Suspense as 'David, , Wiltshire'.
TV Show Released: 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, James Rexham, Marv Payne, Judd, Pete Maynard'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Kraft Television Theatre
Kraft Television Theatre
John Forsythe was 29+ in Kraft Television Theatre
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944