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James Gregory
James Gregory
90 years (Dec 23, 1911 – Sep 16, 2002)
Bronx, New York, USA
39 Movies
42 TV Shows

James Gregory

Known for
The Manchurian Candidate
Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
The Sons of Katie Elder
Morgan Hastings
Columbo
David Buckner
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Ursus
James Gregory is an American actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 78 years. 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Ursus. Another entry worth naming is 'The Manchurian Candidate'. Adventure has been the most frequent territory.
James Gregory is an American actor who has kept working through several turns of the industry. Measured end to end, the working life on screen runs about 78 years. 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes' remains the reference point, thanks largely to Ursus. Another entry worth naming is 'The Manchurian Candidate'. Adventure has been the most frequent territory.
Known for
The Manchurian Candidate
Sen. John Yerkes Iselin
The Sons of Katie Elder
Morgan Hastings
Columbo
David Buckner
Beneath the Planet of the Apes
Ursus
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The Flight of Dragons
Bryagh / Smrgol (voice)
★ 6.7
1982
Film
The Comeback Kid
Scotty
★ 6.0
1980
Film
The Main Event
Gough
★ 5.3
1979
Film
Supertrain
Griswald · 1 episode
★ 5.6
1979–
TV
The Bastard
Will Campbell · 1 episode
★ 7.0
1978–
TV
The Love Boat
Milton Benson · 1 episode
★ 6.3
1977–
TV
Quincy, M.E.
Tony Gordon · 1 episode
★ 7.5
1976–
TV
The Strongest Man in the World
Chief Blair
★ 6.2
1975
Film
Barney Miller
Inspector Frank Luger · 40 episodes
★ 7.3
1975–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is James Gregory still alive?
James Gregory passed away on September 16, 2002 at age 90.
What are the most famous roles of James Gregory?
James Gregory is best known for roles in Beneath the Planet of the Apes, The Manchurian Candidate, The Sons of Katie Elder.
How many movies has James Gregory been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1948), James Gregory has appeared in 39 movies and 42 TV shows.
What was James Gregory's first movie?
The career of James Gregory began with The Things People Want (1948).
What is James Gregory's most recent movie or series?
James Gregory's most recent release is Wait Till Your Mother Gets Home, which premiered on January 17, 1983.
What TV shows has James Gregory appeared in?
On television, James Gregory has appeared in Star Trek, The Twilight Zone, Columbo, M*A*S*H.
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James Gregory
James Gregory
1911-12-23 · Bronx, New York, USA

James Gregory (December 23, 1911 – September 16, 2002) was an American actor. His best-known roles include Schaffer in Al Capone (1959), the McCarthy-like Sen. John Iselin in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), General Ursus in Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and Inspector Frank Luger in the television sitcom Barney Miller (1975–1982). Gregory grew up in New Rochelle, NY. In high school, he was elected president of the Drama Club. He went to work on Wall Street as a runner shortly after the 1929 crash. Gregory performed in drama groups and achieved pro status as a summer stock player in 1935. He performed in plays throughout New York, New Jersey and Maryland. His troupe of performers toured small towns in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, towing a trailer full of theatre props; they performed in school gyms, churches and YMCAs, earning $25 for a week of one-night stands. In 1939, Gregory made his Broadway debut in a production of "Key Largo". Over the next 16 years, he performed in approximately 25 Broadway productions. His career was interrupted by WWII; he served for 3 years in the Navy and Marine Corps. His tour of duty took him to the Pacific where he spent 83 days on Okinawa. He married Anne Miltner in 1944; they were married for 58 years (until his death). During his Broadway career, Gregory earned consistently favorable reviews by drama critics from the New York Press, Boston Globe, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Hollywood Reporter and Variety. Gregory did a few TV spots as early as 1951, and in 1955 he made the transition from the Broadway stage to live television. The following year, after a couple of earlier uncredited movie appearances, he would also begin his movie career in earnest. He worked steadily throughout the early years of TV, working for major live television productions from New York to Hollywood. In 1959, Gregory made television history by costarring in the pilot episode of the The Twilight Zone (1959); the episode "Where Is Everybody?" concerning the relevant topic of the USA winning the space race by sending a manned spaceship to the moon sold the series. Gregory would play Dean Martin's exasperated boss MacDonald in the first 3 of the Matt Helm movies: The Silencers (1966), Murderers' Row (1966) and The Ambushers (1967). One of his final roles, perhaps his most acclaimed, was as Inspector Frank Luger for the entire run of Barney Miller (1975 - 1982). As the Inspector, he would be lovable, irritating, ingratiating, exasperating, and humorous, sometimes all at the same time. Gregory retired from acting in 1983, with over 100 TV and movie credits.

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