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John Randolph Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited.
Jack Webb. Writer: Dragnet. John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith) and Samuel Chester Webb. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother in dire poverty that preceded the Depression.
- April 2, 1920
- December 23, 1982
Apr 25, 2017 · HALIFAX -- Jack Webb had had enough. He'd languished for six hours in a chilly emergency-room hallway, had a broken IV in his arm, and was bumped from his room by another dying patient during...
Jack Webb (1920-1982) Writer. Actor. Producer. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 1:00. Dragnet 1967 (1967–1970) 6 Videos. 99+ Photos. John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith) and Samuel Chester Webb. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Dec 24, 1982 · Jack Webb, the stone-faced actor who achieved national reknown in the early days of television for his portrayal of Sgt. Joe Friday on the ''Dragnet'' series, died at his home in Los Angeles...
John Randolph Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited. Quick Facts Born, Died ... Close.
Jan 13, 2021 · 'Dragnet' star, Jack Webb, wasn't just a fictional television detective. He was a TV legend who was offered full police honors when he died in 1982. by Andrea Francese. Published on January 13,...