John Forsythe
Acting
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).
Filmography 114
Movies (63)
This Is Joan Collins2022Self (Archive Footage)
Beatles Stories2011Self (archive footage)
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle2003Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
Did you leave us, Blake?2002Self
'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over2001Self
Charlie's Angels2000Charlie (voice)
Angels Forever2000Self (archive)
We Wish You a Merry Christmas1999Mr. Ryan (voice)
Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels1996Self
Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies1994Self - Host
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic1992Himself
Opposites Attract1990Rex Roper
Scrooged1988Lew Hayward
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC1988Self
On Fire1987Joe Leary, Sr.
Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special1986Self
Night of 100 Stars II1985Self
Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration1985Self
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business1983Self - Host
Mysterious Two1982He
Night of 100 Stars1982Self
Sizzle1981Mike Callahan
A Time for Miracles1980Postulator
...And Justice for All1979Judge Henry T. Fleming
The Muppets Go Hollywood1979Self
The Users1978Reade Jamieson
With This Ring1978Gen. Albert Harris
Cruise Into Terror1978Rev. Charles Mather
Goodbye & Amen1977The American Ambassador
Never Con a Killer1977E.J. Valerian
Shows (51)
Hollywood Squares1998Self - Panelist
E! True Hollywood Story1996
Gargoyles1994Pat Doyle (voice)- Blue Skies1994Henry Baskin
Denver Clan ohne Maske1993Self
The Powers That Be1992William Powers
Dynasty: The Reunion1991Blake Carrington
The Colbys1985- Christmas in Washington1982Self
Wogan1982Self
Dynasty1981Blake Carrington
The Love Boat1977Burt Gardner
Charlie's Angels1976Charles Townsend (voice)
Medical Story1975Amos Winkler
People's Choice Awards1975Self - Host
Police Story1973
To Rome with Love1969Michael Endicott
ABC Stage 671966Self
Run for Your Life1965Spencer Holt- The John Forsythe Show1965Major John Foster
Kraft Suspense Theatre1963Jerry Wilson / John Williams- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre1963Charlie King
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962Self
The Merv Griffin Show1962Self
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour1962Michael Barnes
The Mike Douglas Show1961Self - Co-Host
Kraft Mystery Theatre1961
The Bell Telephone Hour1959Self - Host- The Lux Show1957Self
Bachelor Father1957Bentley Gregg