Jack Klugman
American actor (1922–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jacob Joachim "Jack" Klugman (April 27, 1922 - December 24, 2012) was an American movie, stage and television actor. Klugman played Oscar Madison in the television series The Odd Couple from 1970 to 1975. He played the title character in the television series Quincy, M.E. from 1976 to 1983.
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Jack Klugman | |
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Born | Jacob Joachim Klugman[1] (1922-04-27)April 27, 1922 |
Died | December 24, 2012(2012-12-24) (aged 90)[2] Woodland Hills, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Prostate cancer |
Resting place | Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Carnegie Mellon University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1950 – 2010 |
Known for | 12 Angry Men, Oscar Madison |
Television | The Odd Couple, Quincy, M.E. |
Height | 5' 8½" (1.74 m) |
Spouse(s) | Brett Somers (m. 1953–2007; her death) Peggy Crosby (m. 2008-2012, his death) |
Children | Adam Klugman David Klugman |
Awards | Emmy Award, Golden Globe Award |
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