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John Forsythe

John Forsythe

Known For	Acting
Birthday	Jan 29, 1918
Died	Apr 01, 2010 (92)
Birthplace	Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA
Popularity	1 (history)
Updated	Aug 08, 2025
Entry Date	Apr 13, 2024
Links	TMDb IMDb

Biography

John Forsythe (born Jacob Lincoln Freund) 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

Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Headshots

Filmography

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle

2003

as Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)

Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels

2000

as Charlie (voice)

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

1999

as Mr. Ryan (voice)

Opposites Attract

Opposites Attract

1990

as Rex Roper

Scrooged

1988

as Lew Hayward

On Fire

1987

as Joe Leary, Sr.

Mysterious Two

1982

as He

Sizzle

1981

as Mike Callahan

A Time for Miracles

A Time for Miracles

1980

as Postulator

...And Justice for All

...And Justice for All

1979

as Judge Henry T. Fleming

Cruise Into Terror

Cruise Into Terror

1978

as Rev. Charles Mather

With This Ring

1978

as Gen. Albert Harris

The Users

1978

as Reade Jamieson

Tail Gunner Joe

Tail Gunner Joe

1977

as Paul Cunningham

Never Con a Killer

Never Con a Killer

1977

as E.J. Valerian

Amelia Earhart

1976

as G.P. Putnam

The Deadly Tower

The Deadly Tower

1975

as Lt. Elwood Forbes

The Healers

1974

as Dr. Robert Kier

Terror on the 40th Floor

Terror on the 40th Floor

1974

as Dan Overland

Cry Panic

1974

as David Ryder

The Letters

1973

as Paul Anderson

Lisa, Bright and Dark

Lisa, Bright and Dark

1973

as William Schilling

Murder Once Removed

Murder Once Removed

1971

as Dr. Ron Wellesley

The Happy Ending

The Happy Ending

1969

as Fred Wilson

Topaz

1969

as Michael Nordstrom

Shadow on the Land

Shadow on the Land

1968

as Gen. Wendell Bruce

In Cold Blood

1967

as Alvin Dewey

Madame X

1966

as Clay Anderson

See How They Run

See How They Run

1964

as Martin Young

Kitten with a Whip

Kitten with a Whip

1964

as David Stratton

What Makes Sammy Run?

What Makes Sammy Run?

1959

as Al Manheim

The Ambassador's Daughter

The Ambassador's Daughter

1956

as Sgt. Danny Sullivan

Everything But the Truth

Everything But the Truth

1956

as Ernie Miller

The Trouble with Harry

The Trouble with Harry

1955

as Sam Marlowe

It Happens Every Thursday

It Happens Every Thursday

1953

as Bob MacAvoy

The Glass Web

1953

as Don Newell

Escape from Fort Bravo

Escape from Fort Bravo

1953

as Captain Marsh

The Captive City

The Captive City

1952

as James "Jim" C. Austin

American Harvest

American Harvest

1951

as Narrator (voice)

Arson, Inc.

1949

as Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)

Destination Tokyo

Destination Tokyo

1943

as Sparks

Northern Pursuit

Northern Pursuit

1943

as Corporal (uncredited)

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On Fire

1987

Executive Producer

Organization	Category	Movie

Television Credits

Acting
Appearances

as Blake Carrington

Episodes: 220

First Aired: Jan 12, 1981

Bachelor Father

as Bentley Gregg

Episodes: 157

First Aired: Sep 15, 1957

Charlie's Angels

as Charles Townsend (voice)

Episodes: 115

First Aired: Sep 22, 1976

The John Forsythe Show

as Major John Foster

Episodes: 29

First Aired: Sep 13, 1965

The Powers That Be

as William Powers

Episodes: 21

First Aired: Mar 07, 1992

as Burt Gardner

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 24, 1977

Dynasty: The Reunion

as Blake Carrington

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 20, 1991

Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Jerry Wilson / John Williams

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1963

General Electric Theater

as Bentley Gregg

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 01, 1953

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as Captain Fisby

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

as Kim Stanger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 1955

Run for Your Life

as Spencer Holt

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1965

as Joe Sullivan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

as David

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1949

Robert Montgomery Presents

as Dr. Frederick Steele

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 30, 1950

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

as CSA Lt. David Marr

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1956

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Hayden Chart

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Peter Bronson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Dr. John Carter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

The Jack Benny Program

as John Forsythe

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 28, 1950

Kraft Suspense Theatre

as Maj. William 'Bill' Livingston

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 10, 1963

as Maj. Peter Brook

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

as Capt. Sam MacKenzie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

as James Rexham

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

as Marv Payne

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

as Judd

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

as Charlie King

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1963

as Pete Maynard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

Hallmark Hall of Fame

as William Schilling

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

as Adam Barclay

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

as Graham Johnson

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

as Tommy Jordan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

The Red Skelton Show

as Millionaire's Son

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1951

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

as Tony Preston

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

as Frank Colby

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 07, 1954

as Wiltshire

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 06, 1949

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

as Michael Barnes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1962

To Rome with Love

Episodes: 48

First Aired: Sep 28, 1969

Episodes: 7

First Aired: Nov 07, 1948

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Jun 20, 1948

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Nov 20, 1985

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jul 19, 1949

The Emmy Awards

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 25, 1949

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 06, 1949

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Nominee

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

The Philco Television Playhouse

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 03, 1948

Denver Clan ohne Maske

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 27, 1993

Kraft Television Theatre

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 07, 1947

E! True Hollywood Story

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 21, 1996

The Merv Griffin Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 20, 1973

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 05, 1951

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1966

Playwrights '56

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 04, 1955

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 04, 1975

Christmas in Washington

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 15, 1982

Kraft Mystery Theatre

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 14, 1961

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1998

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 1950

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1957

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 04, 1982

as Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 22, 1955

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 24, 1951

The Bell Telephone Hour

as Self - Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1959

as Self - Presenter

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Golden Globe Awards

as Self - Host / Winner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Golden Globe Awards

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 1944

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History

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2024	7	18	34	8
2024	8	15	28	8
2024	9	15	36	6
2024	10	7	10	4
2024	11	7	12	5
2024	12	9	17	5
2025	1	14	33	6
2025	2	8	15	1
2025	3	6	13	1
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2025	6	1	2	1
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2025	8	3	15	0
2025	9	0	1	0
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Trending Rank

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