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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.
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 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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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
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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Jack Webb was an American actor, producer, director, and writer, best known for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in Dragnet. He also created and starred in other shows such as Pete Kelly's Blues, Emergency!, and The D.A.
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.
