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).
Known for
2011Beatles Stories
Self (archive footage)
2003Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charles 'Charlie' Townsend (voice)
2002Did you leave us, Blake?
Self
2001'The Trouble with Harry' Isn't Over
Self
2000Charlie's Angels
Charlie (voice)
1999We Wish You a Merry Christmas
Mr. Ryan (voice)
1996Shirley Maclaine: Kicking Up Her Heels
Self
1994Universal Studios Florida: Experience the Magic of Movies
Self - Host
1992Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe of Cinemagic
Himself
1990Opposites Attract
Rex Roper
1988Scrooged
Lew Hayward
1988Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Self
1987On Fire
Joe Leary, Sr.
1986Kraft Salutes the George Burns 90th Birthday Special
Self
1985Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration
Self
1983George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Self - Host
1982Mysterious Two
He
1982Night of 100 Stars
Self
1981Sizzle
Mike Callahan
1980A Time for Miracles
Postulator
1979...And Justice for All
Judge Henry T. Fleming
1979The Muppets Go Hollywood
Self
1978Cruise Into Terror
Rev. Charles Mather