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John Forsythe

Acting·Jan 29, 1918·Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

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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).

Film	Credit
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003 · Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)	Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
Charlie's Angels2000 · Charlie (voice)	Charlie (voice)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas1999 · Mr. Ryan (voice)	Mr. Ryan (voice)
Opposites Attract1990 · Rex Roper	Rex Roper
Scrooged1988 · Lew Hayward	Lew Hayward
On Fire1987 · Joe Leary, Sr.	Joe Leary, Sr.
Mysterious Two1982 · He	He
Sizzle1981 · Mike Callahan	Mike Callahan
A Time for Miracles1980 · Postulator	Postulator
...And Justice for All1979 · Judge Henry T. Fleming	Judge Henry T. Fleming
The Users1978 · Reade Jamieson	Reade Jamieson
With This Ring1978 · Gen. Albert Harris	Gen. Albert Harris
Cruise Into Terror1978 · Rev. Charles Mather	Rev. Charles Mather
Goodbye & Amen1977 · The American Ambassador	The American Ambassador
Never Con a Killer1977 · E.J. Valerian	E.J. Valerian
Tail Gunner Joe1977 · Paul Cunningham	Paul Cunningham
Amelia Earhart1976 · G.P. Putnam	G.P. Putnam
Charlie's Angels1976 · Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)	Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
The Deadly Tower1975 · Lt. Elwood Forbes	Lt. Elwood Forbes
Terror on the 40th Floor1974 · Dan Overland	Dan Overland
The Healers1974 · Dr. Robert Kier	Dr. Robert Kier
Cry Panic1974 · David Ryder	David Ryder
Lisa, Bright and Dark1973 · William Schilling	William Schilling
The Letters1973 · Paul Anderson	Paul Anderson
Murder Once Removed1971 · Dr. Ron Wellesley	Dr. Ron Wellesley
The Happy Ending1969 · Fred Wilson	Fred Wilson
Topaz1969 · Michael Nordstrom	Michael Nordstrom
Shadow on the Land1968 · Gen. Wendell Bruce	Gen. Wendell Bruce
In Cold Blood1967 · Alvin Dewey	Alvin Dewey
A Bell for Adano1967 · Maj. Victor P. Joppolo	Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
Madame X1966 · Clay Anderson	Clay Anderson
Kitten with a Whip1964 · David Stratton	David Stratton
See How They Run1964 · Martin Young	Martin Young
What Makes Sammy Run?1959 · Al Manheim	Al Manheim
Dubrovsky1959 · Wladia	Wladia
Everything But the Truth1956 · Ernie Miller	Ernie Miller
The Ambassador's Daughter1956 · Sgt. Danny Sullivan	Sgt. Danny Sullivan
The Trouble with Harry1955 · Sam Marlowe	Sam Marlowe
Escape from Fort Bravo1953 · Captain Marsh	Captain Marsh
The Glass Web1953 · Don Newell	Don Newell
It Happens Every Thursday1953 · Bob MacAvoy	Bob MacAvoy
The Captive City1952 · James "Jim" C. Austin	James "Jim" C. Austin
10,000 Horses Singing1952 · Marv Payne	Marv Payne
Arson, Inc.1949 · Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)	Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
The Things People Want1948 · Don	Don
Destination Tokyo1943 · Sparks	Sparks
Northern Pursuit1943 · Corporal (uncredited)	Corporal (uncredited)