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).
Acted in 78
2000s
- 2003
Charlie's Angels: Animated Adventures
Charlie · 6 episodes
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
- 1996
E! True Hollywood Story
TV
- 1994
- 1992
The Powers That Be
William Powers · 20 episodes
- 1991
Dynasty: The Reunion
Blake Carrington · 2 episodes
- 1990
Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
1980s
- 1988
- 1987
On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
- 1985
- 1982
Mysterious Two
He
- 1981
Sizzle
Mike Callahan
- 1980
A Time for Miracles
Postulator
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
With This Ring
Gen. Albert Harris
Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather
- 1977
Goodbye & Amen
The American Ambassador
Never Con a Killer
E.J. Valerian
Tail Gunner Joe
Paul Cunningham
- 1976
Amelia Earhart
G.P. Putnam
Charlie's Angels
Charles Townsend (voice) (uncredited)
- 1975
The Deadly Tower
Lt. Elwood Forbes
- 1974
Terror on the 40th Floor
Dan Overland
The Healers
Dr. Robert Kier
- 1973
Lisa, Bright and Dark
William Schilling
The Letters
Paul Anderson
- 1971
1960s
- 1969
The Happy Ending
Fred Wilson
To Rome with Love
Michael Endicott · 48 episodes
- 1968
Shadow on the Land
Gen. Wendell Bruce
- 1967
A Bell for Adano
Maj. Victor P. Joppolo
- 1966
Madame X
Clay Anderson
- 1965
- 1964
Kitten with a Whip
David Stratton
See How They Run
Martin Young
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
What Makes Sammy Run?
Al Manheim
Dubrovsky
Wladia
- 1957
- 1956
Everything But the Truth
Ernie Miller
- 1955
- 1954
- 1953
The Glass Web
Don Newell
It Happens Every Thursday
Bob MacAvoy
General Electric Theater
Bentley Gregg · 1 episode
- 1952
The Captive City
James "Jim" C. Austin
10,000 Horses Singing
Marv Payne
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Captain Fisby, William Schilling · 1 episode
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Hayden Chart, Peter Bronson, Dr. John Carter, Tony Preston · 1 episode
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
Arson, Inc.
Race Track Aannouncer (voice, uncredited)
- 1948
The Things People Want
Don
- 1947
- 1943
Northern Pursuit
Corporal (uncredited)
Produced 2
1980s
- 1987
On Fire
Executive Producer
1950s
- 1953
General Electric Theater
Producer
Appearances31
2020s
- 2022
This Is Joan Collins
Self (Archive Footage)
2010s
- 2011
Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
2000s
- 2005
- 2002
Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
- 2001
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
- 1996
- 1994
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
- 1993
Denver Clan ohne Maske
Self · 2 episodes
- 1992
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
1980s
- 1988
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
- 1986
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 1983
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
1970s
- 1979
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self (uncredited)
- 1975
1960s
- 1966
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1959
- 1956
- 1951
American Harvest
Self - Narrator (voice)
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 3 episodes
- 1948
- 1944
