David Janssen

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David Janssen Fast Facts:

Made his (unbilled) film debut at 14 in Sonja Henie's It's a Pleasure, playing Davey, a boy referee.
Signed at 18 to a 20th Century Fox contract, later dropped; signed by Universal, appeared in over 30 supporting roles before his big break, starring in the TV series Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957-60).
The Richard Diamond series was produced by Four Star, whose owner, Dick Powell, had played the private detective on radio (1949-52) and chose Janssen to play the role on TV.
Most popular role was Dr. Richard Kimble in The Fugitive (1963-67); its final episode drew a then-record audience.
Tested to play Nicky Arnstein, opposite Barbra Streisand, in Funny Girl (after Streisand refused to take second billing to first choice Frank Sinatra).
Died of a heart attack at 48; among his pallbearers were Gene Kelly, Gregory Peck, Milton Berle, Richard Harris and Rod Stewart.

David Janssen Relationships:
Berniece Janssen - Mother
Dani Crayne - Wife
Ellie Graham - Ex-wife
Eugene Janssen - Stepfather
Harold Meyer - Father
Jill Janssen - Half Sister
Teri Janssen - Half Sister
David Janssen Awards:
1964 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series - Nominee
1961 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actor - Nominee
1966 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1967 Emmy: Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Dramatic Series - Nominee
1965 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
1966 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Winner