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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).
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.
- Actor, Sound Department, Additional Crew
- March 27, 1931
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- February 13, 1980
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
Feb 14, 1980 · David Janssen, television’s quintessential actor, died early Wednesday morning after apparently suffering a massive heart attack. He was 48 and had no prior history of heart problems.
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.
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Actor David Janssen is best remembered for his role as Dr. Richard Kimble in "The Fugitive," the classic suspense television show that ran for four seasons in the mid 1960s.
In addition to his great success on THE FUGITIVE, Janssen achieved a prolific output, starring in 3 other television series, and logging 44 feature films, 20 television movies, and countless other appearances, onto his resume. He was born in Naponee, Nebraska on March 27, 1931 as David Harold Meyer.
