John Houseman
Sep 22, 1902 — Oct 31, 1988 (86 years)
Bucharest, Romania
16 Movies
14 Series
An actor and producer of European origin settled in the United States, John Houseman was a key figure of twentieth-century theater and film, an early collaborator of Orson Welles in the legendary Mercury Theatre. Although his work as a producer shaped important titles, he achieved late fame as an actor by winning the Oscar for his role as the severe Professor Kingsfield in 'The Paper Chase'. His aristocratic bearing and impeccable diction made him the perfect archetype of intellectual authority. He reprised that character in the television version, leaving an indelible portrait of academic rigor.
86R.I.P.
16Movies
14Series
John Houseman
16 Movies
14 Series
An actor and producer of European origin settled in the United States, John Houseman was a key figure of twentieth-century theater and film, an early collaborator of Orson Welles in the legendary Mercury Theatre. Although his work as a producer shaped important titles, he achieved late fame as an actor by winning the Oscar for his role as the severe Professor Kingsfield in 'The Paper Chase'. His aristocratic bearing and impeccable diction made him the perfect archetype of intellectual authority. He reprised that character in the television version, leaving an indelible portrait of academic rigor.
86 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
16
Movies
14
Series
Movies
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
1988
Three Days of the Condor
1975
The Fog
1980
My Bodyguard
1980
Old Boyfriends
1979
The Cheap Detective
1978
Ghost Story
1981
Rollerball
1975
Seven Days in May
1964
Another Woman
1988
Bright Lights, Big City
1988
The Paper Chase
1973
Murder by Phone
1982
Wholly Moses
1980
St. Ives
1976
TV Shows
The Paper Chase
1978
Silver Spoons
1982
The Winds of War
1983
Washington: Behind Closed Doors
1977
A.D.
1985
Noble House
1988
The French Atlantic Affair
1979
Aspen
1977
Lincoln
1988
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
Marco Polo
1982
The Adams Chronicles
1976
American Playhouse
1982
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Driving Instructor (uncredited)
1988
Film
Another Woman
Marion's Father
1988
Film
Bright Lights, Big City
Mr. Vogel
1988
Film
Lincoln
Gen. Winfield Scott
1988
TV
Noble House
Sir Geoffrey Allison
1988
TV
A.D.
Gamaliel
1985
TV
The Winds of War
Aaron Jastrow
1983
TV
The Skin of Our Teeth
Network Newscaster
1983
Film
Marco Polo
Patriarca di Aquileia
1982
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Houseman still alive?
John Houseman passed away on October 31, 1988 at age 86.
What are the most famous roles of John Houseman?
John Houseman is best known for roles in The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, The Fog, Scrooged.
How many movies has John Houseman been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1957), John Houseman has appeared in 32 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was John Houseman's first movie?
The career of John Houseman began with Van Gogh: Darkness into Light (1957).
What is John Houseman's most recent movie or series?
John Houseman's most recent release is The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, which premiered on December 2, 1988.
What TV shows has John Houseman appeared in?
On television, John Houseman has appeared in The Six Million Dollar Man, The Bionic Woman, Silver Spoons, Noble House.
John Houseman
1902-09-22 · Bucharest, Romania
John Houseman (September 22, 1902 – October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born British-American actor and film producer who became known for his highly publicized collaboration with director Orson Welles from their days in the Federal Theatre Project through to the production of Citizen Kane. He is perhaps best known for his role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the 1973 film The Paper Chase for which he won a best supporting actor Oscar. He reprised his role as Kingsfield in the subsequent TV series adaptation of The Paper Chase. Houseman was also known for his commercials for the brokerage firm Smith Barney. He had a distinctive Mid-Atlantic English accent, in common with many actors of his generation.John Houseman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.