

John Forsythe
Acting•Born January 29, 1918•Died April 1, 2010 (age 92)•Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Biography
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). He hosted World of Survival (1971–1977).
Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962•TV Series•
7.5

The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8

The Mike Douglas Show
1961•TV Series•
5.8

The Love Boat
1977•TV Series•
6.3

Golden Globe Awards
1944•TV Series•
6.9

Golden Globe Awards
1944•TV Series•
6.9

Tony Awards
1956•TV Series

Hollywood Squares
1998•TV Series•
7.6
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJanuary 29, 1918
Day of DeathApril 1, 2010
Place of BirthPenns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Popularity1.2
