John Forsythe (January 29, 1918 – April 1, 2010) was an American actor, producer, narrator, drama teacher and philanthropist best known for his roles in The Trouble with Harry (1955), Charlie's Angels (1976–81), and Dynasty (1981–89).
He was married to Parker McCormick, actress Julie Warren, and Nicole Carter, and had three children, one with McCormick and two with Warren. In addition to acting he was also involved with thoroughbred racing.
Forsythe died of pneumonia in 2010 at the age of 92.
Filmography
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Film Roles
- 1943: Northern Pursuit as Corporal (Uncredited Role)
- 1943: Destination Tokyo as Sparks
- 1949: Arson Inc as Race Track Announcer (voice, uncredited)
- 1952: The Captive City as Jim Austin
- 1953: It Happens Every Thursday as Bob MacAvoy
- 1953: The Glass Web as Don Newell
- 1953: Escape From Fort Bravo as Capt. John Marsh
- 1955: The Trouble with Harry as Sam Marlowe
- 1956: The Ambassador's Daughter as Sgt. Danny Sullivan
- 1956: Everything But The Truth as Ernie Miller
- 1959: Dubrowsky as Wladia
- 1962: Teahouse Of The August Moon as Captain Fisby
- 1964: See How They Run as Martin Young
- 1964: Kitten with a Whip as David
- 1966: Madame X as Clay Anderson
- 1967: A Bell For Adano as Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
- 1967: In Cold Blood as Alvin Dewey
- 1968: Shadow On The Land as Gen. Wendell Bruce
- 1969: Marooned as Olympus/President (uncredited)
- 1969: Topaz as Michael Nordstrom
- 1969: The Happy Ending as Fred Wilson
- 1971: Murder Once Removed as Dr. Ron Wellesley
- 1973: The Letters as Paul Anderson
- 1973: Lisa Bright And Dark as William Schilling
- 1974: Cry Panic as David Ryder
- 1974: The Healers as Dr. Robert Kier
- 1974: Terror On The40th Floor as Daniel 'Dan' Overland
- 1975: The Deadly Tower as Lt. Elwood Forbes
- 1976: Amelia Earhart as G.P. Putnam
- 1977: Tail Gunner Joe as Paul Cunningham
- 1977: Emily Emily as Nile Putnam
- 1977: Never Con A Killer as E.J. Valerian
- 1977: Goodbye And Amen as The American Ambassador
- 1978: Cruise Into Terror as Rev. Charles Mather
- 1978: With This Ring as Gen. Albert Harris
- 1978: The Users as Reade Jamieson
- 1979: ...And Justice for All as Judge Henry T. Fleming
- 1980: A Time For Miracles as Postulator
- 1981: Sizzle as Mike Callahan
- 1982: Mysterious Two as He
- 1987: On Fire as Joe Leary Sr. (also producer)
- 1988: Scrooged as Lew Hayward
- 1990: Opposites Attract as Rex Roper
- 1991: Stan And Georges New Life as Father
- 1999: We Wish You A Merry Christmas as Mr. Ryan (TV Movie)
- 2000: Charlie's Angels (2000) as Charlie (voice)
- 2003: Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle as Charlie (voice)
Television Roles
- 1949-1955: Studio One as Peter Maynard/Judd/Capt. Sam MacKenzie/Marv Payne/Maj. Peter Brook
- 1951: The Ford Theatre Hour as Peter Flint
- 1951: Robert Montgomery Presents as Dr. Frederick Steele
- 1951-1952: Lights Out as Billy Holloway/Waldo Bryan/Al March
- 1951-1952: Suspense as Wiltshire/David
- 1951-1958: Schlitz Playhouse as Dr. John Carter/Peter Bronson
- 1954: The United States Steel Hour as Prof. Gilbert Jardine
- 1955: The Elgin Hour as George Conway
- 1955: Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Kim Stanger
- 1962: Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Michael Barnes
- 1955-1958: Climax as Frank Colby/Tommy Jordan/Graham Johnson/Adam Barclay/Joe Sullivan
- 1956: Playwrights 56 as Joe Neville
- 1957: Zane Grey Theatre as CSA Lt. David Marr
- 1957: General Electric Theater as Bentley Gregg
- 1957-1962: Bachelor Father as Bentley Gregg
- 1959: Lux Playhouse as Col. Bill Adams
- 1959: Sunday Showcase as Al Manheim
- 1963: Alcoa Premiere as Andy Ballard
- 1963: The Dick Powell Theatre as Peter Kent
- 1963-1966: Insight as Ray/David
- 1964: Kraft Suspense Theatre as Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston/Jerry Wilson/John Williams
- 1965-1966: The John Forsythe Show as Major John Foster
- 1967: Run For Your Life as Spencer Holt
- 1967: The Red Skeleton as Millionaire's Son
- 1969-1971: To Rome With Love as Michael Endicott
- 1970: The Tim Conway Comedy Hour as Various
- 1974: Police Story (1973) as Sam McCullough
- 1975: Medical Story as Amos Winkler
- 1976-1981: Charlie's Angels as Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
- 1977: The Feather And Father Gang as E.J. Valerian
- 1981-1989: Dynasty (1981) as Blake Carrington
- 1985-1986: The Colbys as Blake Carrington
- 1991: Dynasty The Reunion as Blake Carrington
- 1983: The Love Boat as Burt Gardner
- 1988: D.C. Follies as John Forsythe
- 1992-1993: The Powers That Be (1992) as Sen. William Franklin Powers
- 1994: Blues Skies as Baskin
- 1996: Adventures from the Book of Virtues as Daedalus
- 1996: Gargoyles as Pat Doyle
Producer
- General Electric Theater (1962)
- Monty Roberts A Real Horse Whisperer (1998)
Radio
- Best Plays — The Farmer Takes a Wife
