Jack Dodson
Biography
John Smeaton Jack Dodson was an American television actor. Born on May 16, 1931, he had 38 known acting credits and a content score of 88 on The Movie Database. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the milquetoast character Howard Sprague on both The Andy Griffith Show and its television spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. Dodson passed away on September 16, 1994, at the age of 63.
Career overview
John Smeaton Jack Dodson was an American television actor born on May 16, 1931. Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Dodson accumulated 38 known acting credits in television shows and movies. He is best remembered by audiences for his portrayal of the milquetoast character Howard Sprague.
Dodson famously played Howard Sprague on the television series The Andy Griffith Show as well as its spin-off series Mayberry R.F.D. His work on television cemented his legacy as a recognizable character actor in classic American situation comedy.
Active in his profession over the decades, Dodson passed away on September 16, 1994, at the age of 63. His contributions to television remain documented through his known credits and his enduring association with the Mayberry television franchise.
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Full Filmography
41 titles- A Climate for Killing (1991) as Sam Moorehouse
- Matlock (1986) as William Austin
- L.A. Law (1986) as Bradford Fredericks
- Return to Mayberry (1986) as Howard Sprague
- Mr. Belvedere (1985)
- You Can't Take it With You (1984) as Paul Sycamore
- Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983) as Dr. Douglas
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Judge Farnham
- Newhart (1982)
- The Million Dollar Infield (1982) as Chuck
- Phyl and Mikhy (1980)
- 13 Queens Blvd. (1979)
- Broadway on Showtime (1979) as Charlie Hughes
- In the Beginning (1978) as Msgr. Barlow
- Snavely (1978) as Mr. Bishop
- Lou Grant (1977)
- Carter Country (1977)
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- All's Fair (1976)
- C.P.O. Sharkey (1976)
- The Nancy Walker Show (1976) as Ed Greenburger
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mr. Franklin
- Barney Miller (1975) as Henry St. Martin
- Barney Miller (1975) as Mr. Vogel
- Happy Days (1974)
- The Manhunter (1974) as Judge Corman
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974) as Vault Manager
- Police Story (1973)
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) as Howland
- Emergency! (1972)
- Maude (1972)
- The Getaway (1972) as Harold Clinton
- Room 222 (1969)
- Angel in My Pocket (1969) as Norman Gresham
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Will Rowan
- Mayberry R.F.D. (1968) as Howard Sprague
- Munster, Go Home! (1966) as Second Ship Steward (uncredited)
- The Fugitive (1963) as Lieutenant
- The Virginian (1962) as Henry Brodie
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Howard Sprague
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Ed Jenkins
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What movies or TV shows is Jack Dodson best known for?
Jack Dodson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amsterdamned (1988), L.A. Law (1986), Cube 2: Hypercube (2002), Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983).
When and where was Jack Dodson born?
Jack Dodson was born on May 16, 1931. They passed away on September 16, 1994.
How many credits does Jack Dodson have?
Jack Dodson has accumulated over 41 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 1991.
What is Jack Dodson's background in cinema and television?
John Smeaton Jack Dodson was an American television actor. Born on May 16, 1931, he had 38 known acting credits and a content score of 88 on The Movie Database. He is best remembered for his portrayal of the milquetoast character Howard Sprague on both The Andy Griffith Show and its television spin-off Mayberry R.F.D. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 41
- All's Fair (1976) — aged about 45
- Happy Days (1974) — aged about 43
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Howard Sprague — aged about 29
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Ed Jenkins — aged about 29
- Quincy, M.E. (1976) — aged about 45
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