James Franciscus
Biography
James Grover Franciscus was an American actor born on January 31, 1934, in Clayton, Missouri, and he passed away on July 8, 1991, at the age of 57. He was known for his roles in feature films, including disaster and action movies, as well as various television series. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous television shows, with roles noted in programs such as Mr. Novak, Naked City, The Investigators, Longstreet, Doc Elliot, Hunter, The Twilight Zone, Combat!, and Twelve O'Clock High. He accumulated a total of seventy-six known acting credits. His professional work spanned both film and television, establishing him as a recognized television and feature film performer.
Career overview
James Grover Franciscus was an American actor born in Clayton, Missouri, on January 31, 1934, and he passed away on July 8, 1991. Throughout his career, Franciscus established himself as a recognizable presence in both feature films and television series, accumulating 76 known acting credits on the Movie Database.
In television, Franciscus was known for his roles across multiple series. Sources note his appearances in television shows including Mr. Novak, Naked City, The Investigators, Longstreet, Doc Elliot, Hunter, The Twilight Zone, Combat, and Twelve O'Clock High.
In feature films, he was known for his work in various catastrophe and action films. His career spanned decades, highlighted by his extensive credits in both film and television before his death at the age of 57 in July 1991.
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82 titles- His Master's Voice (2018) as Nasa Archive Storyteller (archive footage from 'Seeds of Discovery', 1970)
- La Classe américaine (1993) as Professor Hammond (archive footage)
- 29th Street (1991) Story
- 29th Street (1991) Associate Producer
- Secret Weapons (1985) as Victor Khudenko
- The Great Transport (1983) as John Mason
- Great Transport (1983) as John Mason
- Butterfly (1982) as Moke Blue
- Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1981) as John Fitzgerald Kennedy
- The Last Shark (1981) as Peter Benton
- When Time Ran Out... (1980) as Bob Spangler
- Nightkill (1980) as Steve Fulton
- Killer Fish (1979) as Paul Diller
- City on Fire (1979) as Jimbo
- Concorde Affair (1979) as Moses Brody
- Ciné regards (1978) as Self
- The Pirate (1978) as Dick Carriage
- The Greek Tycoon (1978) as President James Cassidy
- Good Guys Wear Black (1978) as Conrad Morgan
- Secrets of Three Hungry Wives (1978) as Mark Powers
- Puzzle (1978) as Harry Scott
- Hunter (1977)
- The Pirate (1977) as Dick Carriage
- The Man Inside (1977) as Rush
- The Amazing Dobermans (1976) as Lucky
- One of My Wives Is Missing (1976) as Daniel Corban
- The Dream Makers (1975) as Sammy Stone
- The Trial of Chaplain Jensen (1975) as Chaplain Andrew Jensen
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Aloha Means Goodbye (1974) as Dr. Lawrence Maddox
- Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1973) as Jonathan Livingston Seagull (voice)
- Doc Elliot (1973) as Benjamin Elliot
- The 500 Pound Jerk (1973) as Gil Davenport
- Under the Law: The Hitchhike (1973)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Paul Dover
- Longstreet (1971) as Mike Longstreet
- The Cat o' Nine Tails (1971) as Carlo Giordani
- Kidnapped (1971) Producer
- Longstreet (1971) as Mike Longstreet
- Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) as Brent
- Hell Boats (1970) as Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R.
- Jane Eyre (1970) Producer
- Night Slaves (1970) as Clay Howard
- The Valley of Gwangi (1969) as Tuck Kirby
- Marooned (1969) as Clayton Stone
- Trial Run (1969) as Louis Coleman
- Heidi (1968) Producer
- Snow Treasure (1968) as 2nd Lt. H. Kalasch
- Shadow Over Elveron (1968) as Dr. Matthew Tregaskis
- Judd, for the Defense (1967)
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Charles Burnett
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Mitchell Flynn
- Youngblood Hawke (1964) as Youngblood Hawke
- Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (1963) as Larry Martin
- Mr. Novak (1963) as John Novak
- Miracle of the White Stallions (1963) as Maj. Hoffman
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Combat! (1962) as Pfc. Charles Harris
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Stan Fisher
- Ben Casey (1961)
- The Investigators (1961) as Russ Andrews
- The Outsider (1961) as Pvt. James B. Sorenson
- I Passed for White (1960) as Rick Leyton
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lt. Mueller
- Rawhide (1959)
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Tom Grover
- Black Saddle (1959) as Quinn Jackson
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Naked City (1958) as Jimmy Halloran
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- The Mugger (1958) as Eddie Baxter
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Tom Nelson
- Four Boys and a Gun (1957) as Johnny Doyle
- The Millionaire (1955) as Tom Doane
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as William Tyre
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ben Kendall
- Father Knows Best (1954)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Bill Taylor
- Studio One (1948) as Brass
- Studio One (1948) as Johnny
- Studio One (1948) as Norstad
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Franciscus best known for?
James Franciscus is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 29th Street (1991), 29th Street (1991), Butterfly (1982), The Last Shark (1981).
When and where was James Franciscus born?
James Franciscus was born on January 31, 1934 in Clayton, Missouri, USA. They passed away on July 8, 1991.
How many credits does James Franciscus have?
James Franciscus has accumulated over 82 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2018.
What is James Franciscus's background in cinema and television?
James Grover Franciscus was an American actor born on January 31, 1934, in Clayton, Missouri, and he passed away on July 8, 1991, at the age of 57. He was known for his roles in feature films, including disaster and action movies, as well as various television series. Throughout his career, he appeared in numerous tele...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lt. Mueller — aged about 25
- Hunter (1977) — aged about 43
- Hell Boats (1970) as Lt. Comdr. Jeffords, R.N.V.R. — aged about 36
- Combat! (1962) as Pfc. Charles Harris — aged about 28
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as William Tyre — aged about 21
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ben Kendall — aged about 21
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