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James Grover Franciscus (January 31, 1934 – July 8, 1991) was an American actor, known for his roles in feature films and in six television series: Mr. Novak, Naked City, The Investigators, Longstreet, Doc Elliot, and Hunter.
His career as an actor bloomed during the 1960s and the 1970s. As a testament to his mettle as an actor, James Franciscus landed roles, not just in American productions, but also in Italian films, under esteemed directors, such as Dario Argento. However, in the latter years, he was offered less substantial roles.
James Franciscus. Actor: Beneath the Planet of the Apes. James Grover Franciscus graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1957 with a B.A. in English and theater. His father, John Allen Franciscus, was a pilot killed in action during WWII.
- January 31, 1934
- July 8, 1991
James Franciscus. Actor: Beneath the Planet of the Apes. James Grover Franciscus graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1957 with a B.A. in English and theater. His father, John Allen Franciscus, was a pilot killed in action during WWII.
- January 1, 1
- Clayton, Missouri, USA
- January 1, 1
- North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Jul 10, 1991 · James Franciscus, the virile actor whose talents enabled him to portray characters ranging from flinty cops to affable teachers, died late Monday night.
Sep 17, 2019 · James Franciscus graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Theatre Arts. One of his classmates was Dick Cavett. He was offered two movie contracts his senior year, but turned them down.
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James Franciscus Biography (1934-1991) Full name, James Grover Franciscus; born January 31, 1934, in Clayton, MO; died of emphysema, July 8, 1991, in Los Angeles, CA. Actor and producer. Franciscus first garnered critical recognition for playing the title role in the mid-1960s series Mr. Novak, about a secondary English instructor.
