Jack Starrett
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- November 2, 1936 in Refugio, Texas, USA
- Died
- March 27, 1989
- Active Years
- 1967–2020 (54 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Jack Starrett (November 2, 1936 – March 27, 1989) was an American actor and film director. He was born in Refugio, Texas, United States, and was male. In some of his film credits he is listed as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr. or simply Claude Ennis. His professional record includes fifty‑four credited works, and he is identified in database listings as being known for directing. Starrett’s career spanned both acting and directing, and he is recognized in reference sources for his contributions to American cinema. He died on March 27, 1989, at the age of fifty‑two.
Career overview
Jack Starrett, born Claude Ennis “Jack” Starrett Jr. on November 2, 1936 in Refugio, Texas, was an American actor and film director who worked in the industry for several decades until his death on March 27, 1989. In addition to a prolific acting career, he built a substantial directing résumé that is documented with more than fifty credits. The Movie Database lists fifty‑four known directing credits for Starrett, reflecting a body of work that spanned both feature films and television productions. Throughout his career he was sometimes credited under his birth name, Claude Ennis Starrett Jr., and his contributions as a director were recognized alongside his acting roles.
While his on‑screen persona was often that of a tough‑talking police officer or rugged foreman, his behind‑the‑camera work demonstrated a versatility that allowed him to helm a variety of projects. The breadth of his directing assignments, as indicated by the extensive list of credits, underscores his role as a reliable craftsman in the American film and television landscape of the mid‑20th century. Starrett’s dual expertise in acting and directing contributed to a lasting presence in the industry, with his directorial output forming a significant component of his professional legacy.
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Grizzly II: Revenge (2020) as Papas
- Nightwish (1989) as Professor
- Family Reunion (1989) as Charlie
- Brothers in Arms (1988) as Father
- Death Chase (1988) as Lt. MacGrew
- Hollywood Heartbreak (1988) as Lou Budowski
- Wildside (1985)
- Hunter (1984) as Dennis Balzer
- Hunter (1984) as Bartender (uncredited)
- Hunter (1984) as Bartender
- The River (1984) as Swick
- The A-Team (1983) as Wade Blackburn
- Knight Rider (1982) as Hagen
- Knight Rider (1982) as Lt. George Barth
- Knight Rider (1982) as Sheriff
- First Blood (1982) as Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt
- Kiss My Grits (1982) Director
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Hill Street Blues (1981) Director
- Beyond Westworld (1980) Director
- Treachery and Greed on the Planet of the Apes (1980) Director
- Eischied (1979) Director
- Paris (1979) Director
- A Man Called Sloane (1979) Director
- Mr. Horn (1979) as Gen. George Crook
- The Rose (1979) as Dee
- The Survival of Dana (1979) Director
- Mr. Horn (1979) as Gen. George Crook
- Mr. Horn (1979) Director
- Thaddeus Rose and Eddie (1978) Director
- Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus (1978) Director
- Big Hawaii (1977)
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977) Director
- Final Chapter: Walking Tall (1977) Director
- Roger & Harry: The Mitera Target (1977) Director
- Nowhere to Hide (1977) as Gus
- Nowhere to Hide (1977) Director
- A Small Town in Texas (1976) as Buford Tyler
- A Small Town in Texas (1976) Director
- Hollywood Man (1976) Director
- Starsky & Hutch (1975) Director
- Race with the Devil (1975) as Gas Station Attendant
- Race with the Devil (1975) Director
- Blazing Saddles (1974) as Gabby Johnson
- Planet of the Apes (1974) Director
- The Dion Brothers (1974) as Gentleman Rancher (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
- The Dion Brothers (1974) Director
- Cleopatra Jones (1973) Director
- Kid Blue (1973) as Tough Guy (as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr.)
- Slaughter (1972) Director
- The Strange Vengeance of Rosalie (1972) Director
- The Losers (1970) as Chet Davis (uncredited)
- The Losers (1970) Director
- Cry Blood Apache (1970) as The Deacon
- Cry Blood Apache (1970) Director
- The Girls from Thunder Strip (1970) as Sheriff
- Night Chase (1970) Director
- Hell's Bloody Devils (1970) as Rocky
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) Director
- The Gay Deceivers (1969) as Colonel Dixon
- Run, Angel, Run! (1969) Director
- The Gun Runner (1969) Editor
- House of Zodiac (1969) Director
- Angels from Hell (1968) as Bingham
- The Born Losers (1967) as Deputy Fred
- Hells Angels on Wheels (1967) as Sagt. Bingham
- The Making of 'First Blood'
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jack Starrett best known for?
Jack Starrett is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Grizzly II: Revenge (2020), Brothers in Arms (1988), Wildside (1985), Hunter (1984).
When and where was Jack Starrett born?
Jack Starrett was born on November 2, 1936 in Refugio, Texas, USA. They passed away on March 27, 1989.
How many credits does Jack Starrett have?
Jack Starrett has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2020.
What is Jack Starrett's background in cinema and television?
Jack Starrett (November 2, 1936 – March 27, 1989) was an American actor and film director. He was born in Refugio, Texas, United States, and was male. In some of his film credits he is listed as Claude Ennis Starrett Jr. or simply Claude Ennis. His professional record includes fifty‑four credited works, and he is ident...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hill Street Blues (1981) — aged about 44
- The A-Team (1983) as Wade Blackburn — aged about 46
- Knight Rider (1982) as Hagen — aged about 45
- Knight Rider (1982) as Lt. George Barth — aged about 45
- Knight Rider (1982) as Sheriff — aged about 45
- First Blood (1982) as Deputy Sgt. Arthur Galt — aged about 45
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