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David Janssen (born David Harold Meyer; March 27, 1931 – February 13, 1980) was an American film and television actor who is best known for his starring role as Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitive (1963–1967).
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David Janssen. Actor: The Green Berets. David Janssen was born David Harold Meyer in 1931 in Naponee, Nebraska, to Berniece Mae (Graf) and Harold Edward Meyer, a banker. He was of German, and some Swiss-German and Ulster-Scots, descent. David took the surname of his stepfather, Eugene Janssen.
- March 27, 1931
- February 13, 1980
May 8, 2020 · David Janssen may be best known for his role as Dr. Richard Kimble in the Classic TV show 'The Fugitive,' but there was much more to his life and career.
- Ed Gross
David Janssen. Actor: The Green Berets. David Janssen was born David Harold Meyer in 1931 in Naponee, Nebraska, to Berniece Mae (Graf) and Harold Edward Meyer, a banker. He was of German, and some Swiss-German and Ulster-Scots, descent.
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- Naponee, Nebraska, USA
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- Malibu, California, USA
Jun 7, 2024 · David Janssen is best known as Dr. Richard Kimble on 'The Fugitive,' but discover so much more about his life and career.
- Ed Gross
Mar 27, 2019 · David Janssen was an American TV and film actor, best known for his portrayal of ‘Richard Kimble’ in the TV series ‘The Fugitive.’ Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, career, and achievements.
Janssen achieved celebrity status and gained much respect for his sensitive, layered portrayal of a doctor-on-the-run, falsely accused of his wife’s murder. A 10-year marriage to Janssen’s real-life wife, Ellie Graham, unraveled in 1968, a year after the end of the hit series.