Jack Klugman
Known for
An American actor born in Philadelphia, Jack Klugman built a beloved career across screen and stage. He played the sympathetic Juror 5 in '12 Angry Men' (1957) and won a Tony on Broadway, but television made him a household name as the slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison in 'The Odd Couple' (1970) and the crusading medical examiner in 'Quincy, M.E.' (1976), each earning him Emmys. A warm, gruff, endearing everyman, he specialized in rumpled, big-hearted characters right up to his death in 2012.
Jack Klugman
19 Movies
38 Series
An American actor born in Philadelphia, Jack Klugman built a beloved career across screen and stage. He played the sympathetic Juror 5 in '12 Angry Men' (1957) and won a Tony on Broadway, but television made him a household name as the slovenly sportswriter Oscar Madison in 'The Odd Couple' (1970) and the crusading medical examiner in 'Quincy, M.E.' (1976), each earning him Emmys. A warm, gruff, endearing everyman, he specialized in rumpled, big-hearted characters right up to his death in 2012.
Movies
Plays Juror 5
12 Angry Men
1957
Plays Joe Hyman
Act One
1963
Plays Jim Hungerford
Days of Wine and Roses
1963
Plays Dave Schoenstein
The Detective
1968
Plays Jemi
Dear God
1996
Plays Frankie Page
Time Table
1956
Plays Stu Sandmann
Two-Minute Warning
1976
Plays Mr. Stein
The Twilight of the Golds
1996
Plays Ben Patimkin
Goodbye, Columbus
1969
Plays Artur
When Do We Eat?
2006
Plays George
I Could Go on Singing
1963
Plays Harry Kifka
The Split
1968
Plays Vince
Cry Terror!
1958
Plays Phil
Hail! Mafia
1965
TV Shows
Writer
Plays Quincy
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays Oscar Madison
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Henry Willows
You Again?
1986
Plays Alan Harris
Harris Against the World
1964
Director
Plays Mark Deglin
Kraft Television Theatre
1947
Plays Patrolman Mike Greco
Naked City
1958
Plays Joey Crown
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Captain Bunsby
Around the World in 80 Days
1989
Plays Joe Larch
The Defenders
1961
Plays Jason
Suspicion
1957
Plays Frank Dovnik
The Name of the Game
1968
Plays Darrell
Studio One
1948
Plays Steve Zaro
Kraft Suspense Theatre
1963
Plays Charles Gates
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Gus Hendricks
The Fugitive
1963
Plays Dr. Jeff Everden
Diagnosis: Murder
1993
Plays Morton Halas
The Untouchables
1959
Plays Mel Davis
The Love Boat
1977
Plays Bill
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Dr. Philip Walton
Ben Casey
1961
Plays Jack
Brother's Keeper
1998
Plays Leland Rogers
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
Plays Dr. Edward Hannahan
Then Came Bronson
1969
Plays Floyd Blaylock
The New Breed
1961
Plays Gromov
Folio
1955
Plays John Brown
The Great Adventure
1963
Plays Stan Brandolini
Third Watch
1999
Plays Mike Colonni
Cain's Hundred
1961
Plays Leo Gelber
Crossing Jordan
2001
Plays Earl Ticks
Gunsmoke
1955
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When Do We Eat?
Full Filmography
When Do We Eat?
Artur
2006
Film
Crossing Jordan
Leo Gelber · 1 episode
2001–
TV
Third Watch
Stan Brandolini · 1 episode
1999–
TV
Brother's Keeper
Jack · 1 episode
1998–
TV
Dear God
Jemi
1996
Film
The Twilight of the Golds
Mr. Stein
1996
Film
The Outer Limits
Joe Walker · 1 episode
1995–
TV
Diagnosis: Murder
Dr. Jeff Everden · 2 episodes
1993–
TV
Around the World in 80 Days
Captain Bunsby · 3 episodes
1989–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jack Klugman still alive?
Jack Klugman passed away on December 24, 2012 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of Jack Klugman?
Jack Klugman is best known for roles in 12 Angry Men, Marty, Days of Wine and Roses.
How many movies has Jack Klugman been in?
Over a 60-year career (since 1952), Jack Klugman has appeared in 19 movies and 38 TV shows.
What was Jack Klugman's first movie?
The career of Jack Klugman began with Grubstake (1952).
What is Jack Klugman's most recent movie or series?
Jack Klugman's most recent release is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Making '12 Angry Men', which premiered on March 4, 2008.
What TV shows has Jack Klugman appeared in?
On television, Jack Klugman has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Outer Limits, Third Watch.
Jack Klugman
1922-04-27 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jack Klugman (April 27, 1922 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor of stage, film, and television. He began his career in 1949 and had early film roles in 12 Angry Men (1957) and Cry Terror! (1958). On television, Klugman most notably starred on The Odd Couple (1970 - 1975) and Quincy, M.E. (1976 - 1983). He was nominated for ten Emmy awards, winning three.