David Janssen | |
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Born | David Harold Meyer March 27, 1931 Naponee, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | February 13, 1980 Malibu, California, U.S. | (aged 48)
Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1945–1980 |
Spouses | Ellie Graham
(m. 1958; div. 1968)Dani Crayne (m. 1975) |
David Janssen (born David Harold Meyer; March 27, 1931 – February 13, 1980) was an American film and television actor who is best known for his starring role as Richard Kimble in the television series The Fugitive (1963–1967). Janssen also had the title roles in three other series: Richard Diamond, Private Detective; O'Hara, U.S. Treasury; and Harry O.
In 1996, TV Guide ranked him number 36 on its 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time list.[1]