Jack Lord
Biography
Jack Lord was an American actor known for his work in television, film, and on Broadway. He was born on December 30, 1920, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Lord's acting credits include a starring role in the American television program Hawaii Five-O, which he played from 1968 to 1980. He also appeared in feature films, such as Man of the West, released in 1958. Lord was the first actor to play the recurring character Felix Leiter in the James Bond film Dr. No. Throughout his career, he accumulated 57 known credits. Lord passed away on January 21, 1998, at the age of 77.
Career overview
Jack Lord was an American actor known for his work in television, film, and on Broadway. He began his acting career in feature films, appearing in movies such as Man of the West in 1958. Lord also had a notable early role as Felix Leiter in the James Bond film Dr. No.
Lord's most notable and long-running role was as Steve McGarrett in the American television program Hawaii Five-O. He played this part from 1968 to 1980. This television series was a significant part of Lord's career, showcasing his acting abilities in a leading role.
Throughout his career, Jack Lord accumulated a total of 57 known credits. He worked in a variety of mediums, including television, film, and theater. Lord's work spanned several decades, with his earliest known film appearance being in 1958 and his passing in 1998.
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- Wolfe (2021) as Eric Haim
- M Station: Hawaii (1980) as Adm. Henderson
- M Station: Hawaii (1980) Executive Producer
- M Station: Hawaii (1980) Director
- The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969) as Self
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Det. Steve McGarrett
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) Director
- The Counterfeit Killer (1968) as Don Owens
- The Name of the Game Is Kill (1968) as Symcha Lipa
- Cocoon (1968) as Det. Steve McGarrett
- Ironside (1967) as John Trask
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Dan Brookes
- The Invaders (1967) as George Vikor
- The Ride to Hangman's Tree (1967) as Guy
- The Doomsday Flight (1966) as Special Agent Frank Thompson
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Frank Andreas Shroeder
- Laredo (1965)
- The Loner (1965) as Reverend Booker
- 12 O'Clock High (1964) as Lt. Col. Preston Gallagher
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Pharos Mandor
- The Fugitive (1963) as Alan Bartlett
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Harry Marcus
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Paul Campbell
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) as Wally Walker
- The Virginian (1962) as Roy Dallman
- Combat! (1962) as Barney McKlosky
- Stoney Burke (1962) as Stoney Burke
- Dr. No (1962) as Felix Leiter
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Dr. Frank Michaels
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Wilt Farrell
- Route 66 (1960) as Gabe Johnson
- Checkmate (1960) as Ernie Chapin
- Outlaws (1960)
- Walk Like a Dragon (1960) as Lincoln 'Linc' Bartlett
- Bonanza (1959) as Clay Renton
- Rawhide (1959) as Blake
- Rawhide (1959) as Paul Evans
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Dan Gardner
- The Hangman (1959) as Johnny Bishop
- Naked City (1958) as Cary Glennon
- Man of the West (1958) as Coaley
- God's Little Acre (1958) as Buck Walden
- The True Story of Lynn Stuart (1958) as Willie Down
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Dave
- Tip on a Dead Jockey (1957) as Jimmy Heldon
- Williamsburg: The Story of a Patriot (1957) as John Fry
- The Vagabond King (1956) as Ferrebouc
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Nat Brandel / Myles Brandel
- The Millionaire (1955) as Lee Randolph
- The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell (1955) as Lt. Cmdr. Zachary 'Zack' Lansdowne
- Climax! (1954) as Charlie Mullaney
- Letter to Loretta (1953) as Joe
- Omnibus (1952)
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Rudd Kendall
- The Tattooed Stranger (1950) as Det. Deke Del Vecchio
- Cry Murder (1950) as Tommy Warren
- Cry Murder (1950) Associate Producer
- Suspense (1949)
- Project X (1949) as John Bates
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948)
- Studio One (1948) as Paul Chester
- Studio One (1948) as Matt