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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. [1][2]
Apr 25, 2017 · Born in Wolfville, N.S., Webb was the former owner of a Mad Man McKay home electronics franchise. On Jan. 12, he was told by a doctor at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences...
Jack Webb. Writer: Dragnet. John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith, of Indian-Irish origins) and Samuel Chester Webb, who was Jewish.
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- December 23, 1982
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, of Indian-Irish origins) and Samuel Chester Webb, who was Jewish.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Jun 16, 2020 · A chain smoker, Jack died of a heart attack on December 23, 1982, at the age of 62, and according to reports, the legendary actor was planning a 1980s Dragnet reboot right before his death. Iconic movie star Jack Webb was famous for his hit TV series, "Dragnet."
Feb 26, 2024 · Jackie Loughery, who parlayed a victory in the first Miss USA pageant into an acting career that included a prominent role opposite future husband Jack Webb in the 1957 military drama The D.I.,...
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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...