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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.
Learn about the life and career of Jack Webb, the creator and star of Dragnet, a pioneer of TV police dramas. Find out his achievements, challenges, and legacy in the entertainment industry.
- April 2, 1920
- December 23, 1982
Jack Webb was a writer, actor, producer and director best known for creating and starring in Dragnet (1951) and Dragnet 1967 (1967). He also produced Adam-12 (1968) and Emergency! (1972), and had a passion for jazz and chili dogs.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Joe Friday is a fictional character created and portrayed by Jack Webb as the lead for his series Dragnet. Friday is a detective in the Los Angeles Police Department. The character first appeared on June 3, 1949, in the premiere of the NBC radio drama that launched the series.
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...
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Dragnet is a classic crime drama series that follows the investigations of Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners in Los Angeles. The show ran from 1951 to 1959 and spawned a movie and a spin-off.
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.
