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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. Writer: Dragnet. John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith) and Samuel Chester Webb. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother in dire poverty that preceded the Depression.
- April 2, 1920
- 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) and Samuel Chester Webb. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him.
- Writer, Actor, Producer
- April 2, 1920
- 1 min
- 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, died at his home in Los Angeles...
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John Randolph 'Jack' Webb, also known by the pen name John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in the radio and television series Dragnet.
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.
Nov 15, 2017 · November 15, 2017. Hall of Fame. Jack Webb: Hall of Fame Tribute. Tom Link. “The overwhelming and surprising reception of Dragnet was the greatest compliment ever paid to me as an individual, and is sufficient for the rest of my life,” the late Jack Webb once said of the series that he created, starred in, produced, directed and frequently wrote.