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The China Syndrome (1979) -- A modern nightmare nearly becomes reality in this timely, tension-filled story about an incident at a nuclear power plant. Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon star.
"The Outer Limits" (1995): Season 2: Episode 8 -- Problem child Rusty finds himself thrown into a military school bent on straightening him out. The school officials use some unorthodox methods to turn students into top business and political leaders.
Red Corner (1997) -- An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country.
"Hill Street Blues" (1981): Season 3: Episode 13 -- An armored-car robbery nets a long sought political radical and everyone tries a new takeout Chinese restaurant.
The Deep End (2001) -- A woman spirals out of control while trying to keep her son from being found culpable in a murder investigation.
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Overview

Date of Birth:

20 January 1928, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada more

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Father of 3 sons: Chris, Caleb and Lucas Donat. more

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Awards:

1 nomination more

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Interview: Lou Adler on "Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains"
 (From IFC. 16 September 2008, 8:37 AM, PDT)

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Sat. Nov. 149:00 AMSYFY Meteor  more

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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Murder, She Wrote: The Celtic Riddle (2003) (TV) Eamon Byrne 2003 - 6.2 (210)
- 2. The Deep End (2001) Jack Hall 2001 - 6.7 (6,338)
- 3. Never Die Twice (2001) 2001 - 7.4 (13)
- 4. "The X Files" (1993)   William Mulder (6 episodes, 1995-1999) 1999 - 9.0 (22,870)
AKAs:
  • The X-Files (USA)
- 5. Red Corner (1997) David McAndrews 1997 $35.7M 5.9 (6,530)
- 6. The Game (1997) Samuel Sutherland 1997 $109M 7.7 (66,965)
- 7. "The Outer Limits" (1995)   Principal Kern (1 episode, 1996) 1996 - 7.9 (2,125)
AKAs:
  • The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title)
1 TV episode:
- 8. The X-Files: The Unopened File (1996) (V) Bill Mulder 1996 - 8.5 (286)
- 9. Seduced and Betrayed (1995) (TV) Judge Van Owen 1995 - 4.6 (137)
- 10. "Time Trax" (1993)   Mordecai Sahmbi (9 episodes, 1993-1994) 1994 - 6.8 (269)
- 11. "Murder, She Wrote" (1984)   David North / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1989-1994) 1994 - 7.1 (2,299)
3 TV episodes:
- 12. Dieppe (1993) (TV) McNaughton 1993 - 7.1 (103)
- 13. School Ties (1992) Headmaster Dr. Bartram 1992 - 6.7 (7,791)
- 14. The Babe (1992) Harry Frazee 1992 - 5.7 (3,441)
- 15. "Father Dowling Mysteries" (1989)   Thomas Douglas (1 episode, 1991) 1991 - 6.9 (217)
AKAs:
  • Father Dowling Investigates (UK)
1 TV episode:
- 16. The War of the Roses (1989) Jason Larrabee 1989 - 6.6 (16,706)
- 17. Skin Deep (1989)   Leon 'Sparky' Sparks 1989 - 5.7 (1,614)
AKAs:
  • Blake Edward's Skin Deep (Philippines: English title)
- 18. Christine Cromwell: Things That Go Bump in the Night (1989) (TV) Walker Garrison 1989 - 8.1 (19)
- 19. Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) Kerner 1988 - 6.8 (5,729)
- 20. "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd" (1987)   Mr. Goodman (1 episode, 1988) 1988 - 7.2 (137)
1 TV episode:
- 21. "Earth Star Voyager" (1988) Adm. Beasley 1988 - 6.8 (267)
- 22. Unfinished Business (1987) Ferenzy 1987 - -
- 23. Lune de miel (1985)   Novak 1985 - 3.9 (39)
AKAs:
  • Honeymoon
- 24. "Hawaiian Heat" (1984)   Judge Harding (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 2.8 (8)
1 TV episode:
- 25. "Simon & Simon" (1981)   Michael Eichler (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 7.1 (549)
1 TV episode:
- 26. Massive Retaliation (1984) Lee Briscoe 1984 - 4.3 (39)
- 27. The Bay Boy (1984)   Mr. Campbell 1984 - 6.3 (329)
AKAs:
  • Un printemps sous la neige (Canada: French title) (France)
  • Bad Company (USA: video box title)
- 28. "Masquerade" (1983)   (1 episode, 1984) 1984 - 6.2 (22)
1 TV episode:
- 29. "Hill Street Blues" (1981)   Schuster (1 episode, 1983) 1983 - 8.3 (1,190)
1 TV episode:
- 30. Mazes and Monsters (1982) (TV)   Harold 1982 - 4.2 (1,343)
AKAs:
  • Dungeons and Dragons (USA: video box title)
  • Rona Jaffe's Mazes and Monsters
- 31. "Voyagers!" (1982)   George Washington (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 8.3 (306)
- 32. "Hart to Hart" (1979)   Dr. Harrison Straker (1 episode, 1982) 1982 - 6.4 (564)
1 TV episode:
- 33. Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains (1982) Harley Dennis 1982 - 6.6 (700)
- 34. Highpoint (1982) Maronzella 1982 - 4.9 (79)
- 35. "Flamingo Road" (1981)   Elmo Tyson (37 episodes, 1981-1982) 1982 - 5.6 (45)
- 36. The Princess and the Cabbie (1981) (TV) Edward James 1981 - 5.7 (44)
- 37. Golden Gate (1981) (TV) Richard Bryne 1981 - 5.8 (16)
- 38. A Matter of Life and Death (1981) (TV) Dr. Whedon 1981 - 5.2 (16)
- 39. "Dallas" (1978)   Dr. Miles Pearson (2 episodes, 1980) 1980 - 6.9 (2,106)
2 TV episodes:
- 40. Fun and Games (1980) (TV) Ted 1980 - 5.5 (6)
- 41. The Suicide's Wife (1979) (TV)   Wayne Harrington 1979 - 6.7 (13)
AKAs:
  • A New Life
- 42. "Mrs. Columbo" (1979)   (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 5.7 (71)
AKAs:
  • Kate Columbo (USA: alternative title)
  • Kate Loves a Mystery
  • Kate the Detective
1 TV episode:
- 43. Meteor (1979) (voice) Opening Sequence Narrator 1979 - 4.7 (2,733)
- 44. "Salvage 1" (1979)   Dawson (1 episode, 1979) 1979 - 7.3 (68)
1 TV episode:
- 45. Hanging by a Thread (1979) (TV) Mr. Durant 1979 - 4.3 (22)
- 46. The China Syndrome (1979) Don Jacovich 1979 - 7.3 (9,360)
- 47. "Lou Grant" (1977)   Michael Barton (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 7.2 (242)
1 TV episode:
- 48. "The Eddie Capra Mysteries" (1978)   (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - -
1 TV episode:
- 49. "Hallmark Hall of Fame" (1951)   George Riley (2 episodes, 1953-1978) 1978 - 8.6 (64)
AKAs:
  • Hallmark Television Playhouse
2 TV episodes:
- 50. "Charlie's Angels" (1976)   Peter Russell (1 episode, 1978) 1978 - 6.6 (1,181)
1 TV episode:
- 51. A Different Story (1978) Sills 1978 - 5.3 (157)
- 52. F.I.S.T (1978) Arthur St. Clair 1978 - 6.2 (2,459)
- 53. Mirrors (1978)   Dr. Philip Godard 1978 - 3.9 (34)
AKAs:
  • Marianne (USA: alternative title)
- 54. "The Godfather: A Novel for Television" (1977)   Questadt (unknown episodes) 1977 - 9.4 (1,157)
AKAs:
  • Mario Puzo's The Godfather: A Novel for Television (USA: complete title)
  • The Godfather 1902-1959: The Complete Epic (USA: video title)
  • The Godfather Novella (USA: alternative title)
  • The Godfather Saga (USA: alternative title)
  • The Godfather: The Complete Novel for Television (USA: alternative title)
- 55. "NBC Special Treat" (1975)   David (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - -
1 TV episode:
- 56. "Rafferty" (1977)   Victor Ehren (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 6.7 (10)
1 TV episode:
- 57. Delta County, U.S.A. (1977) (TV) John McCain Jr. 1977 - 4.8 (17)
- 58. "McMillan & Wife" (1971)   Murray Starr (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 7.6 (204)
AKAs:
  • McMillan (USA: sixth season title)
1 TV episode:
- 59. "Future Cop" (1977)   Herb Conroy (1 episode, 1977) 1977 - 6.7 (9)
1 TV episode:
- 60. Billy Jack Goes to Washington (1977) Ralph Butler 1977 - 4.4 (221)
- 61. "Captains and the Kings" (1976) Clair Montrose 1976 - 7.9 (155)
- 62. Baa Baa, Black Sheep (1976) (TV)   Col. Mathis 1976 - 7.3 (284)
AKAs:
  • Flying Misfits (UK)
- 63. The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case (1976) (TV) Col. H. Norman Schwarzkopf 1976 - 6.7 (210)
- 64. "Baa Baa Black Sheep" (1976)   Col. Mathis (2 episodes, 1976) 1976 - 7.5 (307)
AKAs:
  • Black Sheep Squadron (USA: new title)
2 TV episodes:
- 65. The Hindenburg (1975) Reed Channing 1975 - 6.0 (1,497)
- 66. "The Invisible Man" (1975)   Morgan Klae (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 7.0 (76)
1 TV episode:
- 67. "Harry O" (1973)   Robert Carson (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 7.5 (121)
1 TV episode:
- 68. "Matt Helm" (1975)   Bates (1 episode, 1975) 1975 - 4.4 (30)
1 TV episode:
- 69. Russian Roulette (1975) Insp. Peter McDermott 1975 - 4.9 (90)
- 70. The First 36 Hours of Dr. Durant (1975) (TV) Dr. Bryce 1975 - -
- 71. Last Hours Before Morning (1975) (TV) Peter Helms 1975 - 5.4 (8)
- 72. The Missiles of October (1974) (TV) David Ormsby-Gore, British Ambassador to U.S. 1974 - 8.1 (391)
- 73. The Godfather: Part II (1974)   Questadt 1974 $103M 9.0 (217,637)
AKAs:
  • Mario Puzo's The Godfather: Part II (USA: complete title)
- 74. "Hawaii Five-O" (1968)   Greg Lawrence (1 episode, 1974) 1974 - 7.7 (869)
AKAs:
  • McGarrett (USA: rerun title)
1 TV episode:
- 75. Enemies (1974) (TV) Zakhar 1974 - 7.2 (10)
- 76. "Mannix" (1967)   Endicott / Walter Webb (3 episodes, 1969-1973) 1973 - 7.3 (319)
3 TV episodes:
- 77. "The Waltons" (1972)   Oscar Cockrell (1 episode, 1973) 1973 - 7.5 (727)
1 TV episode:
- 78. The Return of Charlie Chan (1973) (TV)   Noel Adamson 1973 - 6.8 (56)
AKAs:
  • Happiness Is a Warm Clue
- 79. "Banacek" (1972)   Robert Morgan (1 episode, 1972) 1972 - 7.8 (191)
1 TV episode:
- 80. Cyrano de Bergerac (1972) (TV) Cyrano de Bergerac 1972 - 7.9 (36)
- 81. My Old Man's Place (1971)   Car salesman 1971 - 6.1 (11)
AKAs:
  • Glory Boy (USA: alternative title)
- 82. "The Young Lawyers" (1970)   District Attorney Lew Foley (1 episode, 1970) 1970 - 7.6 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 83. "Bracken's World" (1969)   Frank (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.3 (26)
1 TV episode:
- 84. "Medical Center" (1969)   Calvin Webb (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.3 (133)
1 TV episode:
- 85. "The F.B.I." (1965)   Robert Charles Pollard (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.0 (166)
1 TV episode:
- 86. "Judd for the Defense" (1967)   Sid Degraft (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 8.6 (48)
1 TV episode:
- 87. "Adventures in Rainbow Country" (1969)   Mr. Johnson (1 episode, 1969) 1969 - 7.4 (17)
1 TV episode:
- 88. "Run for Your Life" (1965)   Burton Wells (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 7.8 (67)
1 TV episode:
- 89. "I Spy" (1965)   Hampton (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 7.5 (262)
1 TV episode:
- 90. "Mission: Impossible" (1966)   Arthur Warner (1 episode, 1968) 1968 - 8.3 (1,252)
1 TV episode:
- 91. "Wojeck" (1966)   Bob Eden (2 episodes, 1968) 1968 - 8.6 (10)
2 TV episodes:
- 92. Der Revolver des Korporals (1967) Hilario 1967 - -
- 93. "Hawk" (1966)   Ward (1 episode, 1966) 1966 - 7.4 (17)
1 TV episode:
- 94. Julius Caesar (1966) (TV) Marc Antony 1966 - -
- 95. "Moment of Truth" (1964) Vince Conway 1964 - -
- 96. The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson (1964)   Henry Greene 1964 - -
AKAs:
  • Le dernier voyage de Henry Hudson (Canada: French title)
- 97. "Festival" (1960)   (1 episode, 1961) 1961 - -
1 TV episode:
- 98. "Startime" (1959)   Paul (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 7.2 (29)
AKAs:
  • Ford Startime
  • Lincoln-Mercury Startime
1 TV episode:
- 99. "The DuPont Show of the Month" (1957)   (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.3 (11)
1 TV episode:
- 100. "The United States Steel Hour" (1953)   Dr. Charles Selby (1 episode, 1959) 1959 - 8.4 (32)
AKAs:
  • The U.S. Steel Hour (USA: alternative title)
1 TV episode:
- 101. "The Brighter Day" (1954) Steven Markley (unknown episodes, 1958) 1958 - 8.1 (7)
- 102. Lost Lagoon (1958) David Burnham 1958 - 6.0 (22)
- 103. "Producers' Showcase" (1954)   (3 episodes, 1955-1957) 1957 - 8.5 (20)
3 TV episodes:
- 104. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1947)   William Larkins (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - 8.2 (28)
AKAs:
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
  • Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
  • Emma (1954) William Larkins
Writer
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. "Kraft Television Theatre" (1947)   (1 episode, 1954) 1954 - 8.2 (28)
AKAs:
  • Kraft Mystery Theatre (USA: new title)
  • Kraft Theatre (USA: new title)
1 TV episode:
  • Emma (1954) (dramatization)
Thanks
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) (special thanks) 2004 - 4.4 (12)
Self
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Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. The China Syndrome: Creating a Controversy (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - 5.2 (6)
- 2. The China Syndrome: A Fusion of Talent (2004) (V) Himself 2004 - 4.4 (12)
- 3. The Hero's Journey: The World of Joseph Campbell (1987)   (voice) Host 1987 - 7.4 (66)
AKAs:
  • The Hero's Journey
- 4. The Making of 'The China Syndrome' (1979) (TV) Himself 1979 - 4.9 (11)
Archive Footage
- 1. "The X Files"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (1996) (TV) (uncredited) William Mulder

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