Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Deceased · Born: Apr 27, 1922 · Died: Dec 24, 2012

Personal Details

BornApr 27, 1922 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Peggy Crosby

    ( Feb 2, 2008 to Dec 24, 2012 )
  • Brett Somers

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Sep 15, 2007 )
Parents
  • Max Klugman
  • Rose Klugman

Biography

Jack Klugman's remarkable career as a film character actor showcased his unparalleled ability to embody the quintessential everyman, effortlessly capturing the hearts of audiences with his relatable and endearing portrayals. As a trailblazer in the world of television acting, Klugman played a pivotal role in shaping the medium in the 1950s, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Throughout his illustrious career, Klugman is most fondly remembered for his iconic roles in the 1970s, particularly as the lovable and cantankerous Oscar Madison in the beloved sitcom "The Odd Couple" (1970),and as the brilliant and compassionate medical examiner on the acclaimed drama "Quincy M.E." (1976).

Career

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2024
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2006
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2004
Los Angeles Plays Itself
Los Angeles Plays Itself as Sandman in Two-Minute Warning (archive footage)
{"id":31985,"title":"The Twilight of the Golds","year":"1996","character":"Mr. Stein","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-twilight-of-the-golds","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_31985.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_31985.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
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Dear God
Dear God as Jemi
{"id":8338,"title":"Diagnosis Murder","year":1996,"character":"Dr. Jeff Everden","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/diagnosis-murder","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8338.jpg"},"released":1}
Diagnosis Murder
Diagnosis Murder as Dr. Jeff Everden
{"id":58133,"title":"Parallel Lives","year":"1994","character":"Senator Robert Ferguson","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/parallel-lives","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_58133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_58133.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives as Senator Robert Ferguson
{"id":158811,"title":"The Odd Couple: Together Again","year":"1993","character":"Oscar Madison","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-odd-couple-together-again","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_158811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_158811.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
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1989
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1986
Cathode Fuck
Cathode Fuck as Dr. R. Quincy, M.E., (scenes from 'Quincy')
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You Again?
You Again? as Henry Willows
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1980
Challenge of the Tiger
Challenge of the Tiger as Jack Klugman (cameo / uncredited)
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1976
One of My Wives Is Missing
One of My Wives Is Missing as Inspector Murray Levine
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Two-Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning as Stu Sandmann
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Quincy M.E.
Quincy M.E. as Quincy
{"id":196013,"title":"Rickles","year":"1975","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/rickles","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_196013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_196013.jpg"},"released":1}
1975
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1974
The Underground Man
The Underground Man as Sheriff Tremaine
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1973
Poor Devil
Poor Devil as Burnett J. Emerson
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1972
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1971
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1970
The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple as Oscar Madison
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1969
Goodbye, Columbus
Goodbye, Columbus as Ben Patimkin
{"id":65191,"title":"The Split","year":"1968","character":"Harry Kifka","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-split","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65191.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65191.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Split
The Split as Harry Kifka
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The Detective
The Detective as Dave Schoenstein
{"id":166817,"title":"Fame Is the Name of the Game","year":"1966","character":"Ben Welcome","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/fame-is-the-name-of-the-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166817.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166817.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
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1965
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1963
Act One
Act One as Joe Hyman
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The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary as Lt. Bonner
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The Fugitive
The Fugitive as Buck Harmon
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1962
Days of Wine and Roses
Days of Wine and Roses as Jim Hungerford
{"id":173835,"title":"Playhouse 90","year":"1959","character":"Max Salter","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/playhouse-90-1959","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173835.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173835.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
Playhouse 90
Playhouse 90 as Max Salter
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The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone as Joey Crown
{"id":173902,"title":"Kiss Me, Kate","year":"1958","character":"Gunman","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/kiss-me-kate-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173902.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173902.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
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1957
12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men as Juror 5
{"id":10405,"title":"Gunsmoke","year":1957,"character":"Earl Ticks","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/gunsmoke","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10405.jpg"},"released":1}
Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke as Earl Ticks
{"id":66997,"title":"Time Table","year":"1956","character":"Frankie Page","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/time-table","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66997.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66997.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Time Table
Time Table as Frankie Page
{"id":186659,"title":"Producers' Showcase","year":"1955","character":"Jackie","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/producers-showcase-1955-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186659.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186659.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
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1952
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2011
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2008
{"id":9936,"title":"Larry King Live","year":2001,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/larry-king-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9936.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9936.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
{"id":157903,"title":"American Masters","year":"1995","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/american-masters-1995","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_157903.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_157903.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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1982
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1980