Jack Webb

Jack Webb was an American actor, television producer, director, and screenwriter, best known for his role as Sgt. Joe Friday in the Dragnet franchise.

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Profession :

TV Actor

Birthday :

April 2, 1920

Death Date:

December 23, 1982

Age :

62

Jack Webb was a renowned American actor, producer, director, and screenwriter, most famous for his portrayal of the no-nonsense police detective Sgt. Joe Friday in the iconic TV series “Dragnet” (1951-1959) and its various spinoffs. He also created, produced, and starred in other successful crime dramas, such as “Adam-12” (1968-1975) and “Emergency!” (1972-1979). Webb’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry earned him multiple Emmy nominations and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A passionate jazz music fan, Webb served as executive producer and starred as a jazz musician in the TV series “Pete Kelly’s Blues” (1959). He also amassed a collection of over 6,000 jazz records.