Jack Gilford
Acting Born Jul 25, 1908 Died Jun 2, 1990 New York City, New York, USA 68 credits
Biography
Jack Gilford works in acting. Born July 25, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. Died June 2, 1990. Archytele tracks 68 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Martin Sheen
3 shared titles
Martin Balsam
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Steve Guttenberg
2 shared titles
Tahnee Welch
2 shared titles
Don Ameche
2 shared titles
Wilford Brimley
2 shared titles
Hume Cronyn
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Maureen Stapleton
2 shared titles
Jessica Tandy
2 shared titles
Linda Harrison
2 shared titles
Career timeline
Cocoon: The ReturnArthur 2: On the Rocks
thirtysomething
Joe BashYoung Again
The Golden GirlsCocoonHostage Flight
Night CourtThe Duck Factory
Reading RainbowMama's FamilyHappyAnna to the Infinite Power
Hotel
CavemanCheaper to Keep HerGoldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood
Wholly Moses
Trapper John, M.D.
TaxiApple PieA Doonesbury Special
The Love BoatThe Love BoatThe Andros TargetsSeventh Avenue
AliceHarry and Walter Go to New YorkEverybody Rides the Carousel
Kate McShaneDocTwigsTubby the Tuba
Police WomanRhodaThe Daytime Emmy AwardsPaul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Save the Tiger
Once Upon a MattressOf Thee I Sing
All in the FamilyThey Might Be Giants
Catch-22
Arsenic and Old Lace
Here's LucyThe Ghost & Mrs. Muir
The Carol Burnett ShowThe Carol Burnett ShowThe IncidentWho's Minding the Mint?Enter Laughing
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumThe DaydreamerMister Buddwing
Get Smart
Once Upon a Mattress
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Dog Lover
The Mike Douglas ShowThe DefendersThe DefendersThe Defenders
The World of Sholom Aleichem
Main Street to Broadway
Reckless AgeHey, Rookie
Full Filmography
68 titles- Cocoon: The Return (1988) as Bernie Lefkowitz
- Arthur 2: On the Rocks (1988) as Mr. Butterworth
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Joe Bash (1986)
- Young Again (1986) as The Old Man
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Max Weinstock
- Cocoon (1985) as Bernie Lefkowitz
- Hostage Flight (1985) as Mr. Singer
- Night Court (1984) as Marty Ratner
- The Duck Factory (1984) as Brooks Carmichael
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Mama's Family (1983)
- Happy (1983) as Bernie Nelson
- Anna to the Infinite Power (1983) as Dr. Jelliff
- Hotel (1982) as Max
- Caveman (1981) as Gog
- Cheaper to Keep Her (1981) as Stanley Bracken
- Goldie and the Boxer Go to Hollywood (1981) as Wally
- Wholly Moses (1980) as Tailor
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Taxi (1978) as Joe Reiger
- Apple Pie (1978) as Grandpa Hollyhock
- A Doonesbury Special (1978) as Referee
- The Love Boat (1977) as Fingers
- The Love Boat (1977) as Horace Bascons
- The Andros Targets (1977) as Barney Gaylord
- Seventh Avenue (1977) as Finklestein
- Alice (1976)
- Harry and Walter Go to New York (1976) as Mischa
- Everybody Rides the Carousel (1976) as Stage 8 (voice)
- Kate McShane (1975) as Joe Ackerman
- Doc (1975)
- Twigs (1975) as Ned
- Tubby the Tuba (1975) as The Herald (voice)
- Police Woman (1974)
- Rhoda (1974)
- The Daytime Emmy Awards (1974)
- Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers (1974)
- Save the Tiger (1973) as Phil Greene
- Once Upon a Mattress (1972) as King Sextimus
- Of Thee I Sing (1972) as Alexander Throttlebottom
- All in the Family (1971) as Bernard Bernstein
- They Might Be Giants (1971) as Wilbur Peabody
- Catch-22 (1970) as Dr. "Doc" Daneeka
- Arsenic and Old Lace (1969) as Dr. Jonas Salk
- Here's Lucy (1968) as Wilbur Harlow
- The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- The Incident (1967) as Sam Beckerman
- Who's Minding the Mint? (1967) as Avery Dugan
- Enter Laughing (1967) as Mr. Foreman
- A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) as Hysterium
- The Daydreamer (1966) as Papa Andersen
- Mister Buddwing (1966) as Mr. Schwartz
- Get Smart (1965) as Simon the Likeable
- Once Upon a Mattress (1964) as King Sextimus
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Dog Lover (1962)
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Defenders (1961) as Louis Brandt
- The Defenders (1961) as David Marcus
- The Defenders (1961) as Willie Drucker
- The World of Sholom Aleichem (1959) as Bontsche Shveig / Angel
- Main Street to Broadway (1953) as Box Office Clerk (uncredited)
- Reckless Age (1944) as Joey Bagle
- Hey, Rookie (1944) as Specialty
- Midnight Melodies (1936) as Nightclub Show Mimic
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Gilford best known for?
Jack Gilford is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cocoon: The Return (1988), thirtysomething (1987), Godzilla (1954), Cocoon (1985).
When and where was Jack Gilford born?
Jack Gilford was born on July 25, 1908 in New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on June 2, 1990.
How many credits does Jack Gilford have?
Jack Gilford has accumulated over 68 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1988.
What is Jack Gilford's background in cinema and television?
Jack Gilford (July 25, 1908 - June 4, 1990) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Jack Gilford by the numbers
68credits
35films
33TV series
1936–1988active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Reading Rainbow (1983) as Self - Narrator (voice) — aged about 74
- Get Smart (1965) as Simon the Likeable — aged about 56
- All in the Family (1971) as Bernard Bernstein — aged about 62
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters — aged about 58
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest — aged about 58
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Max Weinstock — aged about 76
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