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Moon of the Wolf (1972) -- A Louisiana bayou sheriff goes looking for a killer and finds a werewolf.
Two-Minute Warning (1976) -- Broadcast television version: A group of art thieves plan a daring robbery by using a sniper to cause a panic during a championship football game in a stadium that just happens to be in the vicinity of the museum they plan to rob...
Moon of the Wolf (1972) -- After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.
Warhead (1977) -- A weapons expert is reluctantly sent on a mission to a middle-east warzone to locate a lost nuclear warhead and dismantle it before it falls into the wrong hands...
The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968) -- Set in a futuristic vision of the late 1980's, Ukrainian Archbishop Kiril Lakota is set free after two decades as a political prisoner in Siberia...

Overview

Date of Birth:
27 March 1931, Naponee, Nebraska, USA more
Date of Death:
13 February 1980, Malibu, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
David Janssen was born (in Nebraska in 1931) to be a TV star. The Janssen... more
Trivia:
Born at 10:00am-CST. more
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Awards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 6 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(7 articles)
DVD Round Up, Nov. 19, 2009: ‘Spread,’ ‘Open Road,’ ‘Train’
 (From HollywoodChicago.com. 19 November 2009, 3:17 PM, PST)
New On DVD This Week
 (From The Flickcast. 27 October 2009, 3:30 PM, PDT)

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Inchon (1981) (scenes deleted) .... David Feld
  2. City in Fear (1980) (TV) .... Vince Perrino
  3. High Ice (1980) (TV) .... Glencoe MacDonald

  4. The Golden Gate Murders (1979) (TV) .... Det. Sgt. Paul Silver
    ... aka Specter on the Bridge (USA: theatrical title)
  5. S.O.S. Titanic (1979) (TV) .... John Jacob Astor
  6. "Centennial" .... Narrator / ... (10 episodes, 1978-1979)
        - The Scream of Eagles (1979) TV episode .... Paul Garrett / Narrator
        - The Winds of Death (1979) TV episode .... Paul Garrett / Narrator
        - The Winds of Fortune (1979) TV episode .... Paul Garrett / Narrator
        - The Crime (1979) TV episode .... Paul Garrett / Narrator
        - The Storm (1979) TV episode .... Paul Garrett / Narrator
          (5 more)
  7. "Biography" (1979) TV series .... Host
  8. "The Word" (1978) TV mini-series .... Steve Randall
  9. Nowhere to Run (1978) (TV) .... Harry Adams
    ... aka Winner Take All
  10. Superdome (1978) (TV) .... Mike Shelley
  11. Sono stato un agente C.I.A. (1978) .... Lester Horton
    ... aka Covert Action (USA)
    ... aka Mystiki apostoli stin Ellada (Greece)
    ... aka Spy Kill (Canada: English title)
  12. Golden Rendezvous (1977) .... Charles Conway
    ... aka Nuclear Terror (USA: TV title)
  13. "Police Story" .... Sgt. Joe Wilson (1 episode, 1977)
        - Pressure Point (1977) TV episode .... Sgt. Joe Wilson
  14. A Sensitive, Passionate Man (1977) (TV) .... Michael Delaney
  15. Warhead (1977) .... Tony Stevens
    ... aka Prisoner in the Middle
  16. Two-Minute Warning (1976) .... Steve
  17. Mayday at 40,000 Feet! (1976) (TV) .... Captain Pete Douglas
  18. Stalk the Wild Child (1976) (TV) .... Dr. James Hazard
  19. The Swiss Conspiracy (1976) .... David Christopher
    ... aka Per Saldo Mord (West Germany)
  20. "Harry O" .... Harry Orwell (45 episodes, 1973-1976)
        - Death Certificate (1976) TV episode .... Harry Orwell
        - The Mysterious Case of Lester and Dr. Fong (1976) TV episode .... Harry Orwell
        - Ruby (1976) TV episode .... Harry Orwell
        - Victim (1976) TV episode .... Harry Orwell
        - Forbidden City (1976) TV episode .... Harry Orwell
          (40 more)
  21. Once Is Not Enough (1975) .... Tom Colt
    ... aka Jacqueline Susann's Once Is Not Enough (USA: complete title)
  22. Fer-de-Lance (1974) (TV) .... Russ Bogan
  23. Smile, Jenny, You're Dead (1974) (TV) .... Harry Orwell
    ... aka Don't Call the Police (USA: new title)
    ... aka Harry-O
  24. Pioneer Woman (1973) (TV) .... Robert Douglas
    ... aka Pioneers
  25. Hijack (1973) (TV) .... Jake Wilkinson
  26. "Cannon" .... Ian Kirk (1 episode, 1973)
        - He Who Digs a Grave (1973) TV episode .... Ian Kirk
  27. Birds of Prey (1973) (TV) .... Harry Walker
  28. Moon of the Wolf (1972) (TV) .... Sheriff Aaron Whitaker
  29. The Longest Night (1972) (TV) .... Alan Chambers
  30. "O'Hara, U.S. Treasury" .... Jim O'Hara (22 episodes, 1971-1972)
        - Operation: Smokescreen (1972) TV episode .... Jim O'Hara
        - Operation: Good Citizen (1972) TV episode .... Jim O'Hara
        - Operation: Mr. Felix (1972) TV episode .... Jim O'Hara
        - Operation: Rake-Off (1972) TV episode .... Jim O'Hara
        - Operation: Dorias (1972) TV episode .... Jim O'Hara
          (17 more)
  31. O'Hara, U.S. Treasury (1971) (TV) .... James O'Hara
    ... aka O'Hara, U.S. Treasury: Operation Cobra (USA: alternative title)
  32. Night Chase (1970) (TV) .... Adrian Vico
    ... aka L.A. Cab (USA: video title)
    ... aka The Man in the Back Seat
  33. Macho Callahan (1970) .... Diego Callahan

  34. Generation (1969) .... Jim Bolton
    ... aka A Time for Caring
    ... aka A Time for Giving (UK)
  35. Marooned (1969) .... Ted Dougherty
    ... aka Space Travelers (USA: reissue title)
  36. Where It's At (1969) .... A.C. Smith
  37. The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968/I) .... George Faber
  38. The Green Berets (1968) .... George Beckworth
  39. "The Fugitive" .... Dr. Richard Kimble / ... (120 episodes, 1963-1967)
        - The Judgment: Part II (1967) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
        - The Judgment: Part I (1967) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
        - The Shattered Silence (1967) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
        - The Walls of Night (1967) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
        - Dossier on a Diplomat (1967) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
          (115 more)
  40. Warning Shot (1967) .... Sgt. Tom Valens
  41. My Six Loves (1963) .... Marty Bliss
  42. "Naked City" .... Blair Cameron / ... (2 episodes, 1961-1963)
        - On the Battlefront, Every Minute Is Important (1963) TV episode .... Carl Ashland
        - A Wednesday Night Story (1961) TV episode .... Blair Cameron
  43. "The Dick Powell Show" .... Kenneth 'Ken' Morgan (1 episode, 1963)
    ... aka The Dick Powell Theatre (USA: new title)
        - Thunder in a Forgotten Town (1963) TV episode .... Kenneth 'Ken' Morgan
  44. "The Eleventh Hour" .... Hal Kincaid (1 episode, 1962)
        - Make Me a Place (1962) TV episode .... Hal Kincaid
  45. "Route 66" .... Karno (1 episode, 1962)
        - One Tiger to a Hill (1962) TV episode .... Karno
  46. "Kraft Mystery Theater" (1 episode, 1962)
        - Two Counts of Murder (1962) TV episode
  47. Belle Sommers (1962) (TV) .... Danny Castle
  48. "Cain's Hundred" .... Dan Mullin (1 episode, 1962)
        - Inside Track (1962) TV episode .... Dan Mullin
  49. "Checkmate" .... Len Kobalsky (1 episode, 1962)
        - Ride a Wild Horse (1962) TV episode .... Len Kobalsky
  50. "Follow the Sun" .... Johnny Sadowsky (2 episodes, 1962)
        - A Ghost in Her Gazebo (1962) TV episode .... Johnny Sadowsky
        - A Choice of Weapons (1962) TV episode .... Johnny Sadowsky
  51. "General Electric Theater" .... Pat Howard (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka G.E. Theater (USA: informal short title)
    ... aka G.E. True Theater (USA: new title)
        - Shadow of a Hero (1962) TV episode .... Pat Howard
  52. "Target: The Corruptors" .... Robbie Wilson (1 episode, 1962)
        - The Middle Man (1962) TV episode .... Robbie Wilson
  53. "Thriller" .... Man (1 episode, 1962)
    ... aka Boris Karloff's Thriller
        - The Storm (1962) TV episode (uncredited) .... Man
  54. "Adventures in Paradise" .... Scotty Bell (1 episode, 1961)
        - Show Me a Hero (1961) TV episode .... Scotty Bell
  55. Man-Trap (1961) .... Vince Biskay
  56. Twenty Plus Two (1961) .... Tom Alder
    ... aka It Started in Tokyo (UK)
  57. Ring of Fire (1961) .... Sergeant Steve Walsh
  58. King of the Roaring 20's - The Story of Arnold Rothstein (1961) .... Arnold Rothstein
    ... aka The Big Bankroll (UK)
  59. Dondi (1961) .... Dealey
  60. "Death Valley Days" .... Dr. Bill Breckenridge (1 episode, 1961)
    ... aka Call of the West (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka The Pioneers (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Trails West (USA: syndication title)
    ... aka Western Star Theater (USA: syndication title)
        - Deadline at Austin (1961) TV episode .... Dr. Bill Breckenridge
  61. "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" .... Richard Diamond (77 episodes, 1957-1960)
    ... aka Call Mr. 'D' (USA: syndication title)
        - Running Scared (1960) TV episode .... Richard Diamond
        - East of Danger (1960) TV episode .... Richard Diamond
        - Accent on Murder (1960) TV episode .... Richard Diamond
        - The Lovely Fraud (1960) TV episode .... Richard Diamond
        - Double Trouble (1960) TV episode .... Richard Diamond
          (72 more)
  62. Hell to Eternity (1960) .... Bill

  63. "Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse" .... Ross Ingraham (1 episode, 1959)
    ... aka Desilu Playhouse
        - Two Counts of Murder (1959) TV episode .... Ross Ingraham
  64. "Zane Grey Theater" .... Danny Ensign / ... (4 episodes, 1957-1959)
    ... aka Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater (USA: complete title)
    ... aka The Westerners (USA: rerun title)
        - Hang the Heart High (1959) TV episode .... Dix Porter
        - Trail to Nowhere (1958) TV episode .... Seth Larker
        - Trial by Fear (1958) TV episode .... Tod Owen
        - There Were Four (1957) TV episode .... Danny Ensign
  65. "The Millionaire" .... David Barrett / ... (2 episodes, 1957-1958)
    ... aka If You Had a Million
        - The David Barrett Story (1958) TV episode .... David Barrett
        - The Regina Wainwright Story (1957) TV episode .... Peter Miller
  66. "Alcoa Theatre" .... Jim McCandless / ... (2 episodes, 1957-1958)
        - Decoy Duck (1958) TV episode .... Jim McCandless
        - Cupid Wore a Badge (1957) TV episode .... Mike Harper
  67. Lafayette Escadrille (1958) .... Duke Sinclair
    ... aka C'est la guerre (USA: alternative title)
    ... aka Hell Bent for Glory (UK)
    ... aka With You in My Arms (USA: alternative title)
  68. "U.S. Marshal" .... Arnie Hix (1 episode)
        - The Turkey Farmers (????) TV episode .... Arnie Hix
  69. "You Are There" .... Grat Dalton (1 episode, 1957)
        - The End of the Dalton Gang (October 5, 1892) (1957) TV episode .... Grat Dalton
  70. "Conflict" .... Sid Lukes (1 episode, 1957)
        - The Money (1957) TV episode .... Sid Lukes
  71. Showdown at Abilene (1956) .... Deputy Verne Ward
    ... aka Gun Shy (USA: alternative title)
  72. The Girl He Left Behind (1956) .... Capt. Genaro
  73. Mr. Black Magic (1956) .... Master of Ceremonies
  74. "Sheriff of Cochise" .... Arnie Hix (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Turkey Farmers (1956) TV episode .... Arnie Hix
  75. Away All Boats (1956) (uncredited) .... Talker
  76. "Matinee Theatre" .... Paul Merrick (1 episode, 1956)
        - Belong to Me (1956) TV episode .... Paul Merrick
  77. Francis in the Haunted House (1956) .... Police Lieutenant Hopkins
  78. The Toy Tiger (1956) .... Larry Tripps
  79. "Lux Video Theatre" .... Joe Davies / ... (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
    ... aka Summer Video Theatre (USA: summer title)
        - It Started with Eve (1956) TV episode .... Johnny
        - Perilous Deception (1955) TV episode .... Joe Davies
        - It Grows on Trees (1955) TV episode .... Ralph
  80. Never Say Goodbye (1956) .... Dave Heller
  81. The Square Jungle (1955) .... Jack Lindsay
  82. All That Heaven Allows (1955) (uncredited) .... Freddie Norton
  83. To Hell and Back (1955) .... Lt. Lee
  84. Francis in the Navy (1955) .... Lt. Anders
  85. The Private War of Major Benson (1955) .... Young Lieutenant
  86. Cult of the Cobra (1955) .... Rico Nardi
  87. Chief Crazy Horse (1955) .... Lieutenant Colin Cartwright
    ... aka Valley of Fury (UK)
  88. Leave It to Harry (1954) .... Moderator
  89. Back at the Front (1952) (uncredited) .... Soldier
    ... aka Willie and Joe Back at the Front (USA: reissue title)
    ... aka Willie and Joe in Tokyo (UK)
  90. Yankee Buccaneer (1952) .... Beckett
  91. Francis Goes to West Point (1952) .... Cpl. Thomas
  92. Untamed Frontier (1952) (uncredited) .... Young Man dancing with Lottie
  93. No Room for the Groom (1952) (scenes deleted) .... Soldier
  94. Bonzo Goes to College (1952) (uncredited) .... Jack - Pawlton football player #10
  95. "Boston Blackie" .... Armored Car Driver (1 episode, 1951)
        - Cop Killer (1951) TV episode (uncredited) .... Armored Car Driver

  96. Swamp Fire (1946) (uncredited) .... Emile's eldest son
  97. It's a Pleasure (1945) (uncredited) .... Davey/boy referee
Soundtrack:
  1. A Sensitive, Passionate Man (1977) (TV) (lyrics: "My Sensitive, Passionate Man")
Self:
  1. Circus of the Stars (1977) (TV) .... Himself (performer)
  2. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1965-1976)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 12 November 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 3 December 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 January 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 March 1965 (1965) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "The Mike Douglas Show" .... Himself (10 episodes, 1976)
        - Episode dated 29 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 28 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 27 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 26 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 25 October 1976 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
          (5 more)
  4. "Dinah!" .... Himself (1 episode, 1976)
    ... aka Dinah! & Friends
        - Episode #3.36 (1976) TV episode .... Himself
  5. Joys (1976) (TV) .... Harry Orwell
    ... aka Bob Hope Special: Bob Hope in 'Joys' (USA: complete title)
  6. "The Bob Hope Show" .... Himself (4 episodes, 1964-1975)
        - Episode #25.4 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #19.3 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #18.4 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #14.6 (1964) TV episode .... Himself
  7. "The Merv Griffin Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1966-1975)
        - Episode dated 7 January 1975 (1975) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 15 March 1967 (1967) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode dated 22 December 1966 (1966) TV episode .... Himself
  8. "The Dean Martin Show" .... Himself (3 episodes, 1968-1974)
    ... aka The Dean Martin Comedy Hour (USA: new title)
        - Celebrity Roast: Joe Namath (1974) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #5.2 (1969) TV episode .... Himself
        - Episode #4.9 (1968) TV episode .... Himself
  9. "Hollywood's Talking" .... Himself (1 episode, 1973)
        - Episode #1.1 (1973) TV episode .... Himself
  10. "The Kraft Music Hall" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Don Adams Investigates the Detectives (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  11. "Dinah's Place" .... Himself (1 episode, 1970)
        - Episode dated 9 October 1970 (1970) TV episode .... Himself

  12. "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" .... Himself (1 episode, 1969)
    ... aka Laugh-In
        - Episode #2.15 (1969) TV episode (uncredited) .... Himself
  13. "Your All-American College Show" .... Himself - Presenter (1 episode, 1968)
        - Episode dated 17 November 1968 (1968) TV episode .... Himself - Presenter
  14. The Shoes of the Fisherman (1968/II) (uncredited) .... Himself
  15. The Moviemakers (1968/II) .... Himself
  16. "The Hollywood Palace" .... Himself - Guest Host (1 episode, 1965)
        - Episode #2.19 (1965) TV episode .... Himself - Guest Host
  17. "Here's Hollywood" .... Himself (1 episode, 1961)
        - Episode dated 26 January 1961 (1961) TV episode .... Himself
  18. "About Faces" .... Himself (1 episode, 1960)
        - Episode dated 26 August 1960 (1960) TV episode .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. "La imagen de tu vida"
        - Episode #1.2 (2006) TV episode .... Dr. Richard Kimble
  2. "Biography"
        - Mary Tyler Moore: All American-Girl (1995) (????) TV episode .... Himself
  3. "The Hollywood Palace"
        - Episode #7.17 (1970) TV episode .... Himself
  4. "Frontier Justice"
        - They Were Four (1961) TV episode (archive footage: 'Zane Grey Theater') .... Danny Ensign
        - There Were Four (1958) TV episode (archive footage: 'Zane Grey Theater') .... Danny Ensign

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Other Works:
In 1961, he starred in an unsold pilot for a action series called "The Insider". The plot revolved around the efforts of Hollywood press agent Dan Castle and his efforts to aid his clients with their problems. more
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Drama | Crime | Action | Thriller more
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