James Farentino
Acting Born Feb 24, 1938 Died Jan 24, 2012 Brooklyn, New York, USA 88 credits
Biography
James Farentino is an American actor. He is known for his roles in various television shows and films. Farentino has appeared in numerous productions throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
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Frequent co-stars
John Astin
2 shared titles
Bill Quinn
2 shared titles
Michael York
2 shared titles
Guy Stockwell
2 shared titles
Andrew Hayden-Smith
1 shared title
Kimberly Dunbar
1 shared title
Gauri Vedhara
1 shared title
Joanne Mcintosh
1 shared title
Kerry Ann Christiansen
1 shared title
Jody Baldwin
1 shared title
Career timeline
Women of the Night
The Last ProducerMurder in the Mirror
Termination ManScandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story
Bulletproof
DazzleDazzle
EROne Woman's CourageDeep DownHonor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders
Melrose PlaceJulieWhen No One Would ListenMiles from Nowhere
Common GroundIn the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing
Her AlibiNaked Lie
The Secret of the SaharaWho Gets the Friends?The Red Spider
Family Sins
SinsLicense to KillThat Secret Sunday
MaryThe Fourth Wise ManA Summer to RememberPicking Up the Pieces
Blue Thunder
The Cradle Will Fall
Something So Right
DynastyDead & BuriedEvita Peron
The Final Countdown
Son-Rise: A Miracle of LoveSilent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story
Police Story: No Margin for Error
Jesus of NazarethThe Possessed
Mitzi & 100 GuysCrossfire
The Elevator
Police StoryPolice Story
Cool MillionThe Family RicoThe Longest Night
VanishedThe First Nine Months Are the HardestBirdbath
Night GalleryNight GalleryStory of a Woman
Love, American StyleThe Bold Ones: The LawyersMe, NatalieThe Whole World Is Watching
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InThe Sound of Anger
IronsideBanningRosie!The Ride to Hangman's TreeWings of Fire
Full Filmography
88 titles- Women of the Night (2001) as Sabatini
- The Last Producer (2000) as Poker Player
- Murder in the Mirror (2000) as Frank Russo
- Termination Man (1998) as Cain
- Scandalous Me: The Jacqueline Susann Story (1998)
- Bulletproof (1996) as Capt. Jensen
- Dazzle (1995) as Jimmy Rosemont
- Dazzle (1995) as Jimmy Rosemont
- ER (1994) as Ray Ross
- One Woman's Courage (1994) as Lieutenant Bill Lawson
- Deep Down (1994) as Joey
- Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) as Jose Menendez
- Melrose Place (1992)
- Julie (1992)
- When No One Would Listen (1992) as Gary Cochran
- Miles from Nowhere (1992) as John Reilly
- Common Ground (1990) as Mayor Kevin White
- In the Line of Duty: A Cop for the Killing (1990) as Lt. Ray Wiltern
- Her Alibi (1989) as Frank Polito
- Naked Lie (1989) as Jonathan Morris
- The Secret of the Sahara (1988) as Caliph of Timbuktu
- Who Gets the Friends? (1988)
- The Red Spider (1988) as Lieutenant Daniel Malone
- Family Sins (1987) as Gordon Williams
- Sins (1986) as David Westfield
- License to Kill (1986) as John Peterson
- That Secret Sunday (1986)
- Mary (1985) as Frank DeMarco
- The Fourth Wise Man (1985) as Jesus (voice)
- A Summer to Remember (1985) as Tom Wyler
- Picking Up the Pieces (1985) as Don Hagan
- Blue Thunder (1984) as Frank Chaney
- The Cradle Will Fall (1983) as Dr. Edgar Highley
- Something So Right (1982) as Arnie Potts
- Dynasty (1981) as Dr. Nick Toscanni
- Dead & Buried (1981) as Sheriff Dan Gillis
- Evita Peron (1981) as Gen. Juan Peron
- The Final Countdown (1980) as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
- Son-Rise: A Miracle of Love (1979) as Barry Kaufman
- Silent Victory: The Kitty O'Neil Story (1979) as Duffy Hambleton
- Police Story: No Margin for Error (1978) as Anderson
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Simon Peter
- The Possessed (1977) as Kevin Leahy
- Mitzi & 100 Guys (1975) as Self
- Crossfire (1975) as Vince Rossi
- The Elevator (1974) as Eddie Holcomb
- Police Story (1973)
- Police Story (1973) as Charlie Czonka
- Cool Million (1972) as Jefferson Keyes
- The Family Rico (1972) as Gino Rico
- The Longest Night (1972) as John Danbury
- Vanished (1971) as Gene Culligan
- The First Nine Months Are the Hardest (1971) as Self
- Birdbath (1971) as Frankie Basta
- Night Gallery (1970) as David Faulkner
- Night Gallery (1970) as Craig Lowell
- Story of a Woman (1970) as Bruno Cardini
- Love, American Style (1969) as Bob
- The Bold Ones: The Lawyers (1969) as Neil Darrell
- Me, Natalie (1969) as David Harris
- The Whole World Is Watching (1969) as Neil Darrell
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self
- The Sound of Anger (1968) as Neil Darrell
- Ironside (1967)
- Banning (1967) as Chris Patton
- Rosie! (1967) as David Wheelright
- The Ride to Hangman's Tree (1967) as Matt
- Wings of Fire (1967) as Taff Malloy
- Death of a Salesman (1966) as Happy Loman
- The Pad and How to Use It (1966) as Ted
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Frankie Metro
- Run for Your Life (1965) as Frank Frazier
- Laredo (1965)
- The War Lord (1965) as Marc
- Ensign Pulver (1964) as Insigna
- The Fugitive (1963) as Rafe Carter
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Dr. Michael Simpson
- Violent Midnight (1963) as Charlie Perone
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Bernie
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Leo Manfred
- The Virginian (1962) as Frank Colby
- The Virginian (1962) as Pick Lexington
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Defenders (1961) as Carlo Rimini
- Route 66 (1960)
- Naked City (1958) as Ben Calageras
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Joe Fiore
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Farentino best known for?
James Farentino is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bulletproof (1996), Lust, Caution (2007), The Kingdom (2007), Her Alibi (1989).
When and where was James Farentino born?
James Farentino was born on February 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. They passed away on January 24, 2012.
How many credits does James Farentino have?
James Farentino has accumulated over 88 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2001.
What is James Farentino's background in cinema and television?
James Farentino is an American actor. He is known for his roles in various television shows and films. Farentino has appeared in numerous productions throughout his career, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
James Farentino by the numbers
88credits
53films
35TV series
1951–2001active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — aged about 13
- ER (1994) as Ray Ross — aged about 56
- Jesus of Nazareth (1977) as Simon Peter — aged about 39
- Night Gallery (1970) as David Faulkner — aged about 32
- Night Gallery (1970) as Craig Lowell — aged about 32
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as Bernie — aged about 24
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