John Forsythe
Acting
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).
TV Shows(51)
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
1998
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Gargoyles
Pat Doyle (voice)
1994
Blue Skies
Henry Baskin
1994
Denver Clan ohne Maske
Self
1993
The Powers That Be
William Powers
1992
Dynasty: The Reunion
Blake Carrington
1991
The Colbys
1985
Christmas in Washington
Self
1982
Wogan
Self
1982
Dynasty
Blake Carrington
1981
The Love Boat
Burt Gardner
1977
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice)
1976
Medical Story
Amos Winkler
1975
People's Choice Awards
Self - Host
1975
Police Story
1973
To Rome with Love
Michael Endicott
1969
ABC Stage 67
Self
1966
Run for Your Life
Spencer Holt
1965
The John Forsythe Show
Major John Foster
1965
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jerry Wilson / John Williams
1963
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Charlie King
1963
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Michael Barnes
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
1961
Kraft Mystery Theatre
1961
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self - Host
1959
The Lux Show
Self
1957
Bachelor Father
Bentley Gregg
1957
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
CSA Lt. David Marr
1956
Tony Awards
Self - Presenter
1956
Playwrights '56
1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Kim Stanger
1955
Miss Universe
Host
1955
Climax!
Joe Sullivan
1954
General Electric Theater
Bentley Gregg
1953
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Fisby
1951
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951
The Red Skelton Show
Millionaire's Son
1951
The Jack Benny Program
John Forsythe
1950
The Bob Hope Show
Self
1950
Robert Montgomery Presents
Dr. Frederick Steele
1950
Lights Out
1949
The Emmy Awards
Self
1949
Suspense
David
1949
Studio One
1948
The Philco Television Playhouse
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
1944
Movies(61)
Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
2011
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
2003
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
2002
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
2001
Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
2000
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
1999
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Self
1996
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
1994
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
1992
Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
1990
Scrooged
Lew Hayward
1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
1988
On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
1987
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
1986
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1985
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
1983
Mysterious Two
He
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982
Sizzle
Mike Callahan
1981
A Time for Miracles
Postulator
1980
...And Justice for All
Judge Henry T. Fleming
1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1979
The Users
Reade Jamieson
1978
With This Ring
Gen. Albert Harris
1978
Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather
1978
Goodbye & Amen
The American Ambassador
1977
Never Con a Killer
E.J. Valerian
1977
Tail Gunner Joe
Paul Cunningham
1977
Amelia Earhart
G.P. Putnam
1976
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
1976
The Deadly Tower
Lt. Elwood Forbes
1975
Terror on the 40th Floor
Dan Overland
1974
The Healers
Dr. Robert Kier
1974
Cry Panic
David Ryder
1974
Lisa, Bright and Dark
William Schilling
1973
The Letters
Paul Anderson
1973
Murder Once Removed
Dr. Ron Wellesley
1971
The Happy Ending
Fred Wilson
1969
Topaz
Michael Nordstrom
1969
Shadow on the Land
Gen. Wendell Bruce
1968
In Cold Blood
Alvin Dewey
1967
A Bell for Adano
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
1967
Madame X
Clay Anderson
1966
Kitten with a Whip
David Stratton
1964
See How They Run
Martin Young
1964
What Makes Sammy Run?
Al Manheim
1959
Dubrovsky
Wladia
1959
Everything But the Truth
Ernie Miller
1956
The Ambassador's Daughter
Sgt. Danny Sullivan
1956
The Trouble with Harry
Sam Marlowe
1955
Escape from Fort Bravo
Captain Marsh
1953
The Glass Web
Don Newell
1953
It Happens Every Thursday
Bob MacAvoy
1953
The Captive City
James "Jim" C. Austin
1952
10,000 Horses Singing
Marv Payne
1952
American Harvest
Self - Narrator (voice)
1951
Arson, Inc.
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
1949
The Things People Want
Don
1948
Destination Tokyo
Sparks
1943
Northern Pursuit
Corporal (uncredited)
1943