David Janssen

Ator

27 de março de 1931 — 13 de fevereiro de 1980 (48 anos)
David Janssen (born David Harold Meyer; March 27, 1931 – February 13, 1980) was an American actor. He was born in Naponee, Nebraska, to Berniece Mae (Graf) and Harold Edward Meyer, a banker. He was of German, and some Swiss-German and Ulster-Scots, descent. David took the surname of his stepfather, Eugene Janssen. The Janssen family settled in Hollywood when he was a teenager and he attended Fairfax High School, where he developed an interest in acting. His film debut was a bit part in It's a Pleasure (1945), and at the age of 18 signed a contract with 20th Century-Fox. However, the studio dropped him after allegedly becoming disenchanted with his odd hairline and big prominent ears. Janssen had better luck at Universal, where he signed on in the early 1950s and became a supporting player in 32 films before appearing on TV as the star of Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1956). He resumed his movie career in 1961, a year after the series ended. His biggest success came from his lead in the series The Fugitive (1963), playing the haunted, hunted Dr. Richard Kimble, on the run for a murder he didn't commit. After the series ended, Janssen launched himself into a grueling schedule by appearing in lead and supporting roles in movies, but he had better luck with made-for-TV-movie roles and a short-lived series, O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971). He had another hit series with the cult favorite Harry O (1973). Janssen continued appearing in lead roles in nearly 20 made-for-TV-movies during the 1970s as well as other TV projects. He died in 1980 from a sudden heart attack at his Malibu home at the age of 48. Unfounded speculation holds that Janssen succumbed to alcoholism, a problem that plagued him most of his adult life. There were even unfounded rumors about drug use. However, a much more reasonable explanation for David Janssen's sudden demise is that this intense, dedicated, determined actor simply worked himself to death.

From an IMDB Mini-Bio for David Janssen

Filmes e Séries no Plex

  • Moon of the Wolf
    Moon of the Wolf1972
  • Rota 66
    Rota 664 temporadas
  • Death Valley Days
    Death Valley Days18 temporadas
  • Pioneer Woman
    Pioneer Woman1973
  • Pântano de Fogo
    Pântano de Fogo1946
  • The Tim Conway Comedy Hour
    The Tim Conway Comedy Hour1 temporada

Conhecido Por

  • O Fugitivo
    O Fugitivo4 temporadas
  • Os Boinas Verdes
    Os Boinas Verdes1968
  • Moon of the Wolf
    Moon of the Wolf1972
  • Sem Rumo no Espaço
    Sem Rumo no Espaço1969
  • S.O.S. Titanic
    S.O.S. Titanic1979
  • As Sandálias do Pescador
    As Sandálias do Pescador1968
  • O Regresso do Inferno
    O Regresso do Inferno1955
  • Tiro de Aviso
    Tiro de Aviso1967
  • Harry O
    Harry O2 temporadas
  • Inferno para a Eternidade
    Inferno para a Eternidade1960
  • Pânico na Multidão
    Pânico na Multidão1976
  • Anel de Fogo
    Anel de Fogo1961
  • A Conspiração Suiça
    A Conspiração Suiça1976
  • Começou em Tóquio
    Começou em Tóquio1961
  • Louca Perseguição
    Louca Perseguição1973
  • S.O.S. a 12000 Metros
    S.O.S. a 12000 Metros1976
  • As Cartas Marcaram a Sua Morte
    As Cartas Marcaram a Sua Morte1961
  • Dondi
    Dondi1961
  • Uma Vez Não Basta
    Uma Vez Não Basta1975

Filmografia

2007
2003
Los Angeles Plays Itself · as Steve In Two-Minute Warning (archive Footage)
1981
Inchon · as David Feld
1980
Father Damien: The Leper Priest · as Father Damien De Veuster (rehearsed Only)
1980
City in Fear · as Vince Perrino
1980
High Ice · as Glencoe Macdonald
1979
The Golden Gate Murders · as Det. Sgt. Paul Silver
1979
S.O.S. Titanic · as John Jacob Astor
1978
The Word (1978) · as Steve Randall
1978
Centennial · as Narrator
1978
Covert Action · as Lester Horton
1978
Nowhere to Run · as Harry Adams
1978
Superdome · as Mike Shelley
1977
Golden Rendezvous · as Charles Conway
1977
A Sensitive, Passionate Man · as Michael Delaney
1977
Warhead · as Tony Stevens
1976
Two-Minute Warning · as Steve
1976
Mayday at 40, 000 Feet! · as Capt. Pete Douglass
1976
Stalk the Wild Child · as Dr. James Hazard
1976
The Swiss Conspiracy · as David Christopher
1975
Once Is Not Enough · as Tom Colt
1974
Fer-de-Lance · as Russ Bogan
1974
Smile Jenny, You're Dead · as Harry Orwell
1973
Pioneer Woman · as Robert DouglasNo Plex
1973
Hijack! · as Jake Wilkenson
1973
1973
Harry O · as Harry Orwell
1973
Birds of Prey · as Harry Walker
1972
Moon of the Wolf · as Sheriff Aaron WhitakerNo Plex
1972
The Longest Night · as Alan Chambers
1971
1971
1970
Night Chase · as Adrian Vico
1970
Macho Callahan · as Diego Callahan
1970
The Tim Conway Comedy Hour · as VariousNo Plex
1969
Generation · as Jim Bolton
1969
Marooned · as Ted Dougherty
1969
Where It's At · as A.c. Smith
1968
The Shoes of the Fisherman · as George Faber
1968
The Green Berets · as George Beckworth
1966
Warning Shot · as Sgt. Tom Valens
1963
The Fugitive · as Richard Kimble
1963
My Six Loves · as Marty Bliss
1963
The Fugitive · as Dr. Richard Kimble
1962
The Eleventh Hour · as Hal Kincaid
1961
1961
The Dick Powell Show · as Kenneth 'ken' Morgan
1961
Man-Trap · as Vince Biskay
1961
Cain's Hundred · as Dan Mullin
1961
Follow The Sun · as Johnny Sadowsky
1961
Twenty Plus Two · as Tom Alder
1961
Ring of Fire · as Sergeant Steve Walsh
1961
1961
Dondi · as Dealey
1960
Route 66 · as Karno StarlingNo Plex
1960
Checkmate · as Len Kobalsky
1960
Hell to Eternity · as Sgt, Bill Hazen
1959
Adventures in Paradise · as Scotty Bell
1958
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse · as Ross Ingraham
1958
Naked City · as Carl Ashland
1958
Lafayette Escadrille · as Duke Sinclair
1957
Alcoa Theatre · as Mike Harper
1956
Richard Diamond, Private Detective · as Richard Diamond / Chuck Garrett
1956
The Girl He Left Behind · as Capt. Genaro
1956
Zane Grey Theatre · as Dix Porter
1956
The Sheriff of Cochise · as Arnie Hix
1956
Away All Boats · as Uncredited
1956
Francis in the Haunted House · as Police Lieutenant Hopkins
1956
Showdown at Abilene · as Verne Ward
1956
The Toy Tiger · as Larry Tripps
1956
Never Say Goodbye · as Dave Heller
1955
The Square Jungle · as Jack Lindsay
1955
The Private War of Major Benson · as Young Lieutenant
1955
1955
All That Heaven Allows · as Freddie Norton (uncredited)
1955
To Hell and Back · as Lt Lee
1955
Francis in the Navy · as Lieutenant Anders
1955
Cult of the Cobra · as Rico Nardi
1955
Chief Crazy Horse · as Lt. Colin Cartwright
1955
The Millionaire · as Peter Miller
1953
You Are There · as Grat Dalton
1953
General Electric Theater · as Pat Howard
1952
Back at the Front · as Soldier
1952
Yankee Buccaneer · as Beckett
1952
1952
Untamed Frontier · as Lottie's Dance Partner
1952
Francis Goes to West Point · as Corporal Thomas
1952
No Room for the Groom · as Soldier (scenes Deleted)
1952
Death Valley Days · as Dr. Bill BreckenridgeNo Plex
1951
Boston Blackie · as Armored Car Driver
1950
The Lux Video Theatre · as Ralph / Joe Davies
1946
Swamp Fire · as Emile's Eldest SonNo Plex
1945
It's a Pleasure · as Davey