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John Forsythe

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John Forsythe Fast Facts:

Began his career as an announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field.
His interest in baseball continued, as, later in life, he raced horses at a farm named "Big Train" after Hall of Fame pitcher Walter Johnson.
Performed on radio soaps before serving in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
Starred in two Alfred Hitchcock movies, The Trouble with Harry and Topaz, and appeared in several episodes of the director's classic TV series.
Only actor to appear in all 220 episodes of Dynasty, as patriarch Blake Carrington.
Narrated the syndicated series World of Survival and acted as spokesperson for the World Wildlife Fund.
Reprised his role as the voice of Charlie Townsend in the 2000 movie version of Charlie's Angels and the 2003 sequel.
Died of complications from pneumonia, coupled with a year-long battle with cancer.
Upon his death, he was praised as a "gentleman" by Dynasty costars Joan Collins and Heather Locklear.
Had a modest take on himself: Once told the Associated Press that "there are a few actors like Marlon Brando, George C. Scott and Laurence Olivier who have been touched by the hand of God. I'm in the next bunch."

John Forsythe Relationships:
Blanche Freund - Mother
Brooke Forsythe - Daughter
Dall Forsythe - Son
Julie Warren - Wife (deceased)
Nicole Carter - Wife
Page Courtemanche - Daughter
Parker McCormick - Ex-wife
Samuel Freund - Father
John Forsythe Awards:
1953 Emmy: Best Actor - Nominee
1982 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1983 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1987 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1982 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1983 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
1984 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Winner
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
1986 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama - Nominee
College:
Attended University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC