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John Houseman

Sep 22, 1902 - Oct 31, 1988 (86 years old) in 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.

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Known For

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Great Performances
Dr.Fawcett
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The Six Million Dollar Man
Doctor Franklin
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The Bionic Woman
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Silver Spoons
Grandpa Stratton
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The Paper Chase
Charles Kingsfield
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The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
Driving Instructor (uncredited)
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Hallmark Hall of Fame
Winston S. Churchill
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The Winds of War
Aaron Jastrow
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The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
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