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).

John Forsythe

Acting Born January 29, 1918 – Died April 1, 2010 Penns Grove, New Jersey, USA

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

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show

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Hollywood Squares

Self - Panelist

The Merv Griffin Show

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The Love Boat

Burt Gardner

Tony Awards

Self - Presenter

Dynasty

Blake Carrington

Charlie's Angels

Charles Townsend (voice)

The Alfred Hitchcock Hour

Michael Barnes

Golden Globe Awards

Self - Nominee

Golden Globe Awards

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