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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.
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
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
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- 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,...
Dragnet is a classic crime drama series that follows the investigations of Sgt. Joe Friday and his partners in Los Angeles. The show, created by Jack Webb, ran from 1951 to 1959 and spawned a movie and a spin-off.
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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.
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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.
