Jack Colvin
Biography
Jack Colvin was an American character actor who worked in theater, film, and television. Born on October 13, 1934, in Lyndon, Kansas, United States, he had forty-eight known acting credits. He is best known for portraying the tabloid reporter Jack McGee in The Incredible Hulk television franchise during the years 1977 to 1982. Colvin passed away on December 1, 2005, at the age of seventy-one.
Career overview
Jack Colvin was an American character actor who worked in theater, film, and television. Born on October 13, 1934, in Lyndon, Kansas, USA, he built a career that included 48 known acting credits across movies and television shows.
He is best known for portraying the tabloid reporter Jack McGee in The Incredible Hulk television franchise, which ran from 1977 to 1982. Throughout his active career in the entertainment industry, Colvin established himself as a recognizable television and film performer.
He passed away on December 1, 2005, at the age of 71. His work across various mediums, particularly his role as Jack McGee, defined his legacy as a character actor in American television and film history.
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Full Filmography
55 titles- L'Incroyable Hulk : L'Homme Mystère (2009) as Jack McGee
- Child's Play (1988) as Dr. Ardmore
- The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988) as Jack McGee
- MacGyver (1985) as General Abel Makepeace
- Washingtoon (1985) as Bill Knock
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harris Atwater
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ambassador Chandler Hellman
- Hunter (1984) as Michael Varn
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Cagney & Lacey (1982)
- Bride of the Incredible Hulk (1980) as Jack McGee
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Jack McGee
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) Director
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977)
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Jack McGee
- The Return of the Incredible Hulk (1977) as Jack McGee
- The Spell (1977) as Dale Boyce
- Exo-Man (1977) as Martin
- Benny & Barney: Las Vegas Undercover (1977) as Lt. Callan
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Bill Legget
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Ross
- The Bionic Woman (1976)
- City of Angels (1976)
- Embryo (1976) as Dr. Winston
- Amelia Earhart (1976) as Wilmer Stultz
- Baretta (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Detective Sgt. Colder
- Switch (1975) as Det. Koehler
- Switch (1975) as Lieutenant Koehler
- The Invisible Man (1975) as Williams
- Rooster Cogburn (1975) as Red
- Knuckle (1975) as Max Dupree
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Preacher
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Ed Jasper
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Will Collins
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Dr. Charles Leith
- Harry O (1974) as Willie
- The Terminal Man (1974) as Detective
- The Crazy World of Julius Vrooder (1974) as Sergeant
- Alcohol: The Choice (1974)
- Kojak (1973) as Maurice Cherneff
- Scorpio (1973) as Paul Milne
- The Stone Killer (1973) as Jumper
- The Rookies (1972)
- Jeremiah Johnson (1972) as Lieutenant Mulvey
- The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) as Pimp
- Hickey & Boggs (1972) as Shaw
- Footsteps (1972) as Crowther
- Monte Walsh (1970) as Card cheat
- Viva Max! (1969) as Garcia
- How Sweet It Is! (1968) as Assistant Chief
- That Girl (1966)
- Tarzan (1966)
- The Rat Patrol (1966) as Luden
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Colvin best known for?
Jack Colvin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Child's Play (1988), The Incredible Hulk Returns (1988), MacGyver (1985), Murder, She Wrote (1984).
When and where was Jack Colvin born?
Jack Colvin was born on October 13, 1934 in Lyndon, Kansas, USA. They passed away on December 1, 2005.
How many credits does Jack Colvin have?
Jack Colvin has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2009.
What is Jack Colvin's background in cinema and television?
Jack Colvin was an American character actor who worked in theater, film, and television. Born on October 13, 1934, in Lyndon, Kansas, United States, he had forty-eight known acting credits. He is best known for portraying the tabloid reporter Jack McGee in The Incredible Hulk television franchise during the years 1977 ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- MacGyver (1985) as General Abel Makepeace — aged about 50
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Preacher — aged about 39
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Harris Atwater — aged about 49
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ambassador Chandler Hellman — aged about 49
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Bill Legget — aged about 41
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) as Ross — aged about 41
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