John Lupton
Biography
John Rollin Lupton was an American film and television actor born on August 23, 1928, in Highland Park, Illinois, and he died on November 3, 1993, at the age of sixty-five. After graduating from New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lupton secured stage work and was subsequently signed as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Hollywood. During his career, he appeared in television and feature films. In the 1954 to 1955 television season, he played a college student in several episodes of the CBS sitcom The Halls of Ivy. In 1957, he was cast in the ABC western series Broken Arrow, which ran for two seasons. Lupton recorded one hundred and ten known acting credits throughout his career.
Career overview
John Rollin Lupton was an American film and television actor born on August 23, 1928, in Highland Park, Illinois, and he passed away on November 3, 1993, at the age of sixty-five. After graduating from New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lupton secured immediate stage work before being signed as a contract player at MGM in Hollywood. Described as lanky and handsome, he shared physical similarities with actors like James Stewart and Henry Fonda. Throughout his career, Lupton accumulated one hundred ten known acting credits in movies and television shows.
During the 1954 to 1955 television season, Lupton appeared in several episodes as a college student in the CBS sitcom titled The Halls of Ivy. In 1957, he was cast in the ABC western series Broken Arrow, which ran for two seasons. In feature films, he is primarily remembered for his role as Sister Mary.
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131 titles- Red River (1988) as Eli Pruitt
- Miracle on Ice (1981) as Paul Anderson
- Sidney Shorr: A Girl's Best Friend (1981) as Frank
- Trouble in High Timber Country (1980) as Sheriff
- The Secret of Lost Valley (1980) as Detective
- The Young Runaways (1978) as Benefactor
- Doctors' Private Lives (1978) as Howard Weese
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) as Bob Townsend
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Sheriff Hunt
- The Whiz Kid and the Carnival Caper (1976) as Mr. Fernald
- Matt Helm (1975) as Dave Burke
- S.W.A.T. (1975)
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Henry Franks
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Marty Sloan
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Tony Lederer
- Harry O (1974) as Walter Blanke
- Petrocelli (1974) as Billy Hanson
- Airport 1975 (1974) as Oringer
- The Phantom of Hollywood (1974) as Al
- Police Story (1973)
- Doc Elliot (1973)
- The World's Greatest Athlete (1973) as Race Starter
- The Slams (1973) as Detective Sergeant (uncredited)
- ABC Afterschool Special (1972) as Mr. Adams
- Private Parts (1972) as Second Policeman
- Kung Fu (1972) as McCord
- Cool Breeze (1972) as Lt. Holster
- The Judge and Jake Wyler (1972) as Sen. Joseph Pritchard
- Hit Man (1972) as TV Commercial Director
- All My Darling Daughters (1972) as Prosecuting Attorney
- The Astronaut (1972) as Don Masters
- Cannon (1971)
- Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law (1971) as George Cardwell
- The Day of the Wolves (1971) as Hank
- Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969) as Vincent M. Dunn
- Medical Center (1969)
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Kenneth Parker
- Hawaii Five-O (1968) as Fred Whiting
- Adam-12 (1968) as Ted Larson
- Adam-12 (1968) as Ron Taylor
- The Doris Day Show (1968) as Chuck Rogers
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as R.B. Thompson
- The Invaders (1967) as Maj. Clifford Banks
- Dragnet (1967) as Sgt. Carl Maxwell
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Capt. Reynerson
- Family Affair (1966)
- Jesse James Meets Frankenstein's Daughter (1966) as Jesse James
- The F.B.I. (1965) as S.A.C. Allen Bennett
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Richard Ghormley
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Thaler
- Never Too Young (1965)
- The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965) as Speaker of Capernaum
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Chadwick
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Lieutenant Ames
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Lieutenant Petersen
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964) as Lieutenant Peterson
- Flipper (1964)
- The Cara Williams Show (1964)
- The Devil's Bedroom (1964) as Jim
- Temple Houston (1963) as Sinclair
- The Virginian (1962) as Sam Horn
- The Virginian (1962) as Frank Adams
- The Virginian (1962) as John Cooper
- The Virginian (1962) as Floyd Ramon
- The Hour of St. Francis (1962) as Fr. Stephen
- Target: The Corruptors! (1961)
- The Clown and the Kid (1961) as Peter
- My Three Sons (1960) as Frank Allison
- Surfside 6 (1960) as Curt Maxon
- Three Came to Kill (1960) as Hal Parker
- Rawhide (1959) as Roy Cutter
- Black Saddle (1959) as Peter Warren
- The Man in the Net (1959) as Brad Carey
- Blood and Steel (1959) as Lt. Dave
- The Rebel Set (1959) as Ray Miller
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Ned Easter
- Sea Hunt (1958)
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Major Alvin
- Behind Closed Doors (1958)
- The Further Adventures of Ellery Queen (1958) as Howard Van Horn
- Gun Fever (1958) as Simon Weller
- Perry Mason (1957) as Wally Dunbar
- Perry Mason (1957) as Peter Nichols
- Wagon Train (1957) as Ernie Weaver
- Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957) as Mark Larsen
- Drango (1957) as Capt. Marc Banning
- Taming Sutton’s Gal (1957) as Frank McClary
- Broken Arrow (1956)
- The Great Locomotive Chase (1956) as William Pittenger
- Diane (1956) as Regnault
- Behind the Scenes with Fess Parker (1956)
- Glory (1956) as Chad Chadburn
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Ben
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Carl
- The Millionaire (1955) as Jimmy Reilly
- The Millionaire (1955) as Dan Corbin
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ralph Morrow
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) as Tom Jeffords
- Battle Cry (1955) as Pvt./Cpl. Marion 'Sister Mary' Hotchkiss
- Man with the Gun (1955) as Jeff Castle
- Climax! (1954) as The Mojave Kid
- Climax! (1954) as Eddie
- Studio 57 (1954)
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Benefactor
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as William Pittenger
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Fernald
- Dragonfly Squadron (1954) as Capt. Woody Taylor
- Prisoner of War (1954) as Lt. Peter Reilly
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Sergeant Grady
- Julius Caesar (1953) as Varro
- The Band Wagon (1953) as Jack (uncredited)
- The Story of Three Loves (1953) as Studious Young Ship Passenger (uncredited)
- Escape from Fort Bravo (1953) as Bailey
- All the Brothers Were Valiant (1953) as Dick Morrell
- Rogue's March (1953) as Lt. Jersey
- Scandal at Scourie (1953) as Artemus
- Four Star Playhouse (1952) as Lloyd
- The Ford Television Theatre (1952) as Peter
- Cavalcade of America (1952) as Rembrandt Peale
- Shadow in the Sky (1952) as Clayton
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Thomas Jefferson
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Harry Coutts
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Marty Harris
- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Charlie
- Studio One (1948) as Marty
- Studio One (1948) as Robert Rogart
- Studio One (1948) as Dr. Paul Thatcher
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Lupton best known for?
John Lupton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Red River (1988), Michael (1996), Charlie's Angels (1976), Matt Helm (1975).
When and where was John Lupton born?
John Lupton was born on August 23, 1928 in Highland Park, Illinois, United States. They passed away on November 3, 1993.
How many credits does John Lupton have?
John Lupton has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1988.
What is John Lupton's background in cinema and television?
John Rollin Lupton was an American film and television actor born on August 23, 1928, in Highland Park, Illinois, and he died on November 3, 1993, at the age of sixty-five. After graduating from New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Lupton secured stage work and was subsequently signed as a contract player at M...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Thomas Jefferson — aged about 22
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Benefactor — aged about 25
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as William Pittenger — aged about 25
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mr. Fernald — aged about 25
- Matt Helm (1975) as Dave Burke — aged about 46
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Ralph Morrow — aged about 26
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