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John Houseman (born Jacques Haussmann; September 22, 1902 – October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born British-American actor and producer of theatre, film, and television.
John Houseman was a Romanian-born American who worked in theater, film and TV. He co-founded the Mercury Theatre with Orson Welles, produced Citizen Kane, and won an Oscar for The Paper Chase.
- January 1, 1
- Bucharest, Romania
- January 1, 1
- Malibu, California, USA
Actor: The Paper Chase. Academy Award-winning actor John Houseman's main contribution to American culture was not his own performances on film but rather, his role as a midwife to one of the greatest actor-directors-cinematic geniuses his adopted country ever produced (Orson Welles) and as a midwife to a whole generation of actors as head of ...
- September 22, 1902
- October 31, 1988
Original name: Jacques Haussmann. Born: Sept. 22, 1902, Bucharest, Rom. Died: Oct. 31, 1988, Malibu, Calif., U.S. (aged 86) Awards And Honors: Academy Award (1974): Actor in a Supporting Role. Golden Globe Award (1974): Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. (Show more)
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John Houseman, who spent more than half a century in the theater as an influential producer and director but who did not achieve fame until, at the age of 71, he portrayed a crusty law school...
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John Houseman was a Romanian-born British-American actor and film producer who collaborated with Orson Welles and won an Oscar for The Paper Chase. He also appeared in many films and TV shows, such as Rollerball, The Fog, Scrooged, and The Naked Gun.
Oct 31, 1988 · John Houseman, the suave dramatic entrepreneur who won an Oscar for his role as a crusty law school professor in the movie “The Paper Chase” and the accolades of millions for his efforts on...