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 Boulevard · 1950Sunset Boulevard
★ 8.31950
MovieDrama
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Chase · 1973Chase
★ 7.01973
MovieActionCrime
A special police unit goes after a cop-killer in this pilot film to the short-lived series.
The Men · 1950The 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 Brock cajoles the withdrawn Ken into the life of the ward, where fellow patients Norm, Leo and Angel begin to pull him out of his spiritual dilemma.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 Night · 1949He 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 Montezuma · 1951Halls 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 City · 1950Dark 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 Triumph · 1948Hollow Triumph
★ 6.61948
MovieThrillerCrime
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.
Appointment with Danger · 1950Appointment 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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Hollow Triumph · 1948Hollow Triumph
★ 6.61948
MovieThrillerCrime
Pursued by the big-time gambler he robbed, John Muller assumes a new identity—with unfortunate results.
Bullseye (uncredited)
Three on a Match · 1932Three on a Match
★ 6.31932
MovieCrimeDrama
Although Vivian Revere is seemingly the most successful of a trio of reunited schoolmates, she throws it away by descending into a life of debauchery and drugs.
Boy in Schoolyard (uncredited)














