John Beck
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 28, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Active Years
- 1933–2016 (84 Years)
- Total Credits
- 104 credits in database
Biography
John Beck is an American actor born on January 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois. Recognized as a gritty actor with strong on-set presence, he is best known worldwide for playing the role of Mark Graison in the television series Dallas during the mid-1980s. In addition to this signature role, he is well-known for several other performances where he specialized in portraying hard-ball businessmen. His extensive career in film and television includes ninety-six known acting credits recorded in the database.
Career overview
John Beck is an American actor born on January 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois. Recognized as a gritty actor with a strong presence on set, he is best known worldwide for playing the role of Mark Graison in Dallas during the mid-1980s. In addition to this signature role, he is well-known for several other roles in which he specialized in portraying hard-ball businessmen.
His extensive career in the entertainment industry is documented by a total of ninety-six known acting credits. His professional work spans both television shows and movies, establishing a substantial body of work. Throughout his career, he has maintained a recognizable presence on screen, building a portfolio that reflects his specialization in specific types of authoritative and business-oriented characters.
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Full Filmography
104 titles- ABCs of Death 2 1/2 (2016) as Townspeople (segment "M is for Martyr")
- Crash Landing (2006) as General McClaren
- Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003) as O'Rourke
- Project Viper (2002) as Simpkins
- The Invisible Man (2000) as Mason Fawkes / Forrester Purdue
- Militia (2000) as Dep. Dir. Anderson
- Crash Point Zero (2000) as Dr. Maurice Hunter
- The Alternate (2000) as President Fallbrook
- Martial Law (1998) as Martin Deveaux
- Air America (1998) as Al Craven
- A Place to Grow (1998) as Paul Shuler
- Dark Planet (1997) as General
- Steel Chariots (1997) as Dale Tucker
- Arli$$ (1996) as Charlie Kent
- Black Day Blue Night (1995) as Chief Morris Reed
- Hart to Hart: Secrets of the Hart (1995) as Jeremy
- Suspect Device (1995) as CIA Director
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Captain Meyers
- Spider-Man (1994) as Frank Castle / Punisher (voice)
- Models Inc. (1994)
- Last Time Out (1994) as Joe Dolan
- Honor Thy Father and Mother: The True Story of the Menendez Murders (1994) as Detective Les Zoeller
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Boone
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Det. Eugene Vickers
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Sergeant Lou Ross
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Max Elson
- Walker, Texas Ranger (1993) as Jake Foley
- Trade Winds (1993) as Robert Philips
- Renegade (1992) as Roger Perry
- A Climate for Killing (1991) as Kyle Shipp
- In the Cold of the Night (1990) as Rudy
- Fire and Rain (1990) as Captain Edward Conners
- Paradise (1988) as Matthew Grady
- Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake (1988) as Doug Vickers
- Deadly Illusion (1987) as Alex Burton
- Matlock (1986) as Paul Cox
- Matlock (1986) as Brad Bingham
- The Twilight Zone (1985)
- Peyton Place: The Next Generation (1985) as Dorian Blake
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ben Olston
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Web McCord
- Hunter (1984) as Neil Jordan
- Hunter (1984) as Michael Hayworth
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Ray Powell
- Cover Up (1984)
- Santa Barbara (1984) as David Raymond
- Partners in Crime (1984)
- Scarecrow and Mrs. King (1983)
- Hotel (1982) as Tom Sherman
- Matt Houston (1982) as Dandy Randy Haines
- Flamingo Road (1981) as Sam Curtis
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Edward T. Durant
- Gridlock (1980) as Buzz Gregory
- Flamingo Road (1980) as Sam Curtis
- Tales of the Unexpected (1979) as Jack
- Time Express (1979)
- Dallas (1978) as Mark Graison
- The Time Machine (1978) as Neil Perry
- Wheels (1978) as Peter Flodenhale
- The Other Side of Midnight (1977) as Larry Douglas
- What Really Happened to the Class of '65? (1977)
- Audrey Rose (1977) as Bill Templeton
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- The Call of the Wild (1976) as John Thornton
- The Big Bus (1976) as Shoulders
- Sky Riders (1976) as Ben
- Three for the Road (1975) as Rick Sadler
- Rollerball (1975) as Moonpie
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Rev. George Greg
- Attack on Terror: The FBI vs. the Ku Klux Klan (1975) as Rev. George Greg
- Only God Knows (1974) as Philip Norman
- Nightmare Honeymoon (1974) as Lee
- Nourish the Beast (1974) as Bruno
- The Law (1974) as Gene Carey
- Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) as Poe
- Sleeper (1973) as Erno Windt
- Paperback Hero (1973) as Pov
- Nichols (1971) as Ketcham
- Lawman (1971) as Jason Bronson
- Mrs. Pollifax — Spy (1971) as Lulash
- Lock, Stock and Barrel (1971) as Micah Brucker
- Dan August (1970) as Steve Phipps
- Love, American Style (1969) as Howard Stone (
- The Silent Gun (1969) as Billy Reed
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Walter Stark
- The Mod Squad (1968)
- Lancer (1968)
- LSD: Trip to Where? (1968)
- Three in the Attic (1968) as Jake
- Mannix (1967) as Jerry Boyes
- A Good Time with a Bad Girl (1967) as Cowboy
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as John Hecker
- Cyborg 2087 (1966) as Skinny
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Sergeant
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Harvey Windsor
- Hank (1965)
- Bonanza (1959) as Walt Nagel
- Bonanza (1959) as Luke Baldwin
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Albert Vail
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Moody Fowler
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Mitch Hansen
- They Raid by Night (1942) as Mr. Sandling - Beggar
- Babies for Sale (1940) as Charity Worker
- A Man of Sentiment (1933) as Beck - the Butler
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Beck best known for?
John Beck is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including ABCs of Death 2 1/2 (2016), Timecop: The Berlin Decision (2003), The Invisible Man (2000), MysteryQuest (2009).
When and where was John Beck born?
John Beck was born on January 28, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
How many credits does John Beck have?
John Beck has accumulated over 104 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 2016.
What is John Beck's background in cinema and television?
John Beck is an American actor born on January 28, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois. He grew up in Joliet, Illinois. Recognized as a gritty actor with strong on-set presence, he is best known worldwide for playing the role of Mark Graison in the television series Dallas during the mid-1980s. In addition to this signature rol...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Spider-Man (1994) as Frank Castle / Punisher (voice) — aged about 51
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) as Boone — aged about 50
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Sergeant — aged about 22
- The Twilight Zone (1985) — aged about 42
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as John Hecker — aged about 23
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Ben Olston — aged about 41
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