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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.
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.
- Writer, Actor, Producer
- April 2, 1920
- 1 min
- December 23, 1982
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, personal relationships, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
- April 2, 1920
- December 23, 1982
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.
- Dragnet (1949)
- Jack Webb (1949–59, 1967–70), Ed O'Neill (2003–04)
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 an American media franchise created by actor and producer Jack Webb, following Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Detective Joe Friday and his partners as they conduct by-the-book police work and solve crimes in Los Angeles.
Jack Webb was an American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in Dragnet. He also founded his own production company, Mark VII Limited, and appeared in numerous other films and TV shows. Learn more about his biography, filmography, awards, and legacy.
