Jack Paar
Biography
Jack Paar works in acting. Born May 1, 1918 in Canton, Ohio, USA. Died January 27, 2004. Archytele tracks 27 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
27 titles- Groucho & Cavett (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Sid & Judy (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Jack Paar: Smart Television (2003) as Self
- 50 Years of NBC Late Night (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Jack Paar: 'As I Was Saying...' (1997) as Self
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) as Self (archive footage)
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self – Host
- Startime (1959) Producer
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Host
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Down Among the Sheltering Palms (1953) as Lt. Mike Sloan
- Love Nest (1951) as Ed Forbes
- Footlight Varieties (1951) as Himself - Host
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Jack Paar
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- Walk Softly, Stranger (1950) as Ray Healy
- Easy Living (1949) as Scoop Spooner
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Variety Time (1948) as Master of Ceremonies
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Paar best known for?
Jack Paar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Public Speaking (2011), The Gutsy Frog (1972), The Stepford Wives (2004), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
When and where was Jack Paar born?
Jack Paar was born on May 1, 1918 in Canton, Ohio, USA. They passed away on January 27, 2004.
How many credits does Jack Paar have?
Jack Paar has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2022.
What is Jack Paar's background in cinema and television?
Jack Harold Paar (May 1, 1918 – January 27, 2004) was an American talk show host, writer, radio and television comedian, and film actor. He was the second host of The Tonight Show from 1957 to 1962. Time magazine's obituary of Paar reported wryly, "His fans would remember him as the fellow who split talk show history i...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Jack Paar — aged about 32
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Host — aged about 39
- Public Speaking (2011) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 93
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest — aged about 32
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self — aged about 32
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self — aged about 32
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