Jack Webb

Acting

Jack Webb

Born April 2, 1920 · Santa Monica, California, USA

Died December 23, 1982 · aged 62

John Randolph 'Jack' Webb (also known by the pen name John Randolph; April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) 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. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited. Born in Santa Monica, California, Webb grew up in t…

Known For

Sunset BoulevardSunset Boulevard · 1950
Sunset Boulevard
8.31950
MovieDrama
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
ChaseChase · 1973
Chase
7.01973
MovieActionCrime
A special police unit goes after a cop-killer in this pilot film to the short-lived series.
The MenThe Men · 1950
The Men
7.01950
MovieDrama
Ken, a WWII GI, returns home after he's paralyzed in battle. Residing in the paraplegic ward of a veteran's hospital and embittered by his condition, he refuses to see his fiancée and sinks into a solitary world of hatred and hostility. Head physician, Dr. Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.
He Walked by NightHe Walked by Night · 1949
He Walked by Night
6.71949
MovieThrillerCrime
Roy Martin aka Roy Morgan is a burglar and former war-time Radio & Electronics Engineer who listens in to radio police calls, allowing him to stay one step ahead of the cops.
Halls of MontezumaHalls of Montezuma · 1951
Halls of Montezuma
5.91951
MovieWarDrama
Richard Widmark leads an all star cast of marine leathernecks including Jack Palance, Robert Wagner, Karl Malden, Richard Boone and Jack Webb into battle on a heavily fortified island. This action-packed story follows the squad as they pick their way through enemy-infested jungles on a time sensitive mission to find the source of the enemy rockets. As the mission progresses, the squad and leader overcome many challenges as they are transformed into an effective and efficient fighting unit.
Dark CityDark City · 1950
Dark City
6.51950
MovieDramaThriller
Gamblers who "took" an out-of-town sucker in a crooked poker game feel shadowy vengeance closing in on them.
Hollow TriumphHollow Triumph · 1948
Hollow Triumph
6.61948
MovieThrillerCrime
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.
Appointment with DangerAppointment with Danger · 1950
Appointment with Danger
5.71950
MovieCrimeDrama
Al Goddard, a detective who works for the United States Postal Inspection Service, is assigned to arrest two criminals who've allegedly murdered a U.S. postal detective.

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