Jack Webb
2nd Apr 1920 — 23rd Dec 1982 (Aged: 62) · Santa Monica, California, U.S.Jack Webb (April 2, 1920 – December 23, 1982), also known by the pseudonym John Randolph, was an American actor, television producer, director and screenwriter, who is most famous for his role as Sergeant Joe Friday in the radio and television series Dragnet. He was also the founder of his own production company, Mark VII Limited.
Early life
Born in Santa Monica, California, Webb grew up in the Bunker Hill section of Los Angeles. His Jewish father[citation needed] left home before Webb was born, and Webb never knew him. He was raised a Roman Catholic by his Irish-Indian mother.[citation needed] One of the tenants in his mothe... Read more
