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James Gregory (December 23, 1911 – September 16, 2002) was an American character actor known for his deep, gravelly voice, and playing brash roles such as Schaffer in Al Capone (1959), the McCarthy-like Sen. John Iselin in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), the audacious General Ursus in Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and crusty Inspector Frank Luger in the television sitcom Barney Miller (1975–1982).
James Gregory. Actor: The Manchurian Candidate. New York-born James Gregory gave up a career as a stockbroker for one as an actor, and began on the Broadway stage. He made his film debut in 1948. Gregory specialized in playing loud, brash, tough cops or businessmen. One of his better roles was as the detective out to get Capone in Al Capone (1959). He also played Dean Martin's boss in three...
James Gregory. Actor: The Manchurian Candidate. New York-born James Gregory gave up a career as a stockbroker for one as an actor, and began on the Broadway stage. He made his film debut in 1948. Gregory specialized in playing loud, brash, tough cops or businessmen. One of his better roles was as the detective out to get Capone in Al Capone (1959). He also played Dean Martin's boss in three...
May 10, 2024 · Comedic legend James Gregory, also known as "The Funniest Man in America," died Thursday of cardiac complications. He had just turned 78 on Monday. "Today, with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the Funniest Man in America, comedian James Gregory," a press release stated. "He brought laughter and joy to countless lives, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy and those who loved him."
Sep 16, 2002 · James Gregory would play Dean Martin's exasperated boss MacDonald in the first 3 of the Matt Helm movies: The Silencers (1966), Murderers' Row (1966) and The Ambushers (1967). But he won his biggest acclaim as Inspector Frank Luger for the entire run of the TV series Barney Miller (1974) (1975-1982). ... he simply said, "I am an actor". Fans would disagree with him. James Gregory is so much more -- role model and inspiration. One of the most beloved actors of all, James Gregory was born ...
Sep 19, 2002 · James Gregory, the solid character actor known for tough-guy cop roles, including Inspector Frank Luger, Hal Linden’s superior on television’s “Barney Miller,” has died. He was 90.
Sep 19, 2002 · James Gregory, a character actor who played Inspector Luger on the television show ''Barney Miller,'' died on Monday at his home here. He was 90.
James Gregory, known as the 'Funniest Man In America', has sadly passed away at the age of 78 due to cardiac complications. The comedian's death was confirmed by his family on his official ...
See James Gregory full list of movies and tv shows from their career. Find where to watch James Gregory's latest movies and tv shows ... Actor 85 Credits. Barney Miller. 2021. Quincy, M.E. 1982 ...
Sep 19, 2002 · Character actor James Gregory, famous as Inspector Luger on television series Barney Miller, died Sept. 16 in Sedona, Ariz., of natural causes. He was 90. Gregory, best known for his tough-cop television characters, actually got his start on Broadway in the 1939 production of Key Largo, in which he played a deputy sheriff. He would appear in nearly two-dozen plays in his 50-year career.
