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For the Australian rules footballer, see Jack Webb (footballer). m. John Randolph Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982) was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his role as Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise, which he created.
Apr 25, 2017 · Kim D'Arcy displays an image of her late husband Jack Webb at her home in Bedford, N.S. on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Webb died after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer but not before enduring ...
Jack Webb. Writer: Dragnet. John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith, of Indian-Irish origins) and Samuel Chester Webb, who was Jewish. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother in dire poverty that preceded the Depression. Making things worse, Webb suffered from acute asthma from ...
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- December 23, 1982
Jack Webb(1920-1982) John Randolph Webb was born in Santa Monica, California, to Margaret (Smith, of Indian-Irish origins) and Samuel Chester Webb, who was Jewish. His father left home before he was born; Webb would never know him. He was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother in dire poverty that preceded the Depression.
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
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- West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Directing 14. Creator 12. Writing 2. John Randolph 'Jack' Webb, also known by the pen name John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in the radio and television series Dragnet. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited.
Nov 15, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Jack Webb, the creator, star and producer of Dragnet and other reality-based TV shows. Read how he pioneered the documentary style, advocated accuracy and simplicity, and became a TV icon.
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Jack Webb was a versatile and influential media personality who created and starred in the iconic police series Dragnet. He also directed, wrote, and produced several other shows, such as Adam 12 and Emergency!, that reflected his focus on professionalism and reality.
