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Public records list Jack Klugman as a film actor, screenwriter and stage actor. Born on April 27, 1922, Jack Klugman was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Death is recorded on December 24, 2012, at the age of 90. Education on record includes Carnegie Mellon University. Awards on record include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (1971, 1973), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie (1964) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Klugman is the kind of actor I trust on sight. He never traded on glamour, yet he won three Emmys, twice in comedy and once as a guest star, which tells you he could be funny and weighty in the same breath. From his start in 12 Angry Men to decades of television, he embodied the working craftsman ideal rather than the celebrity one. I admire performers who hold a scene through presence alone, and Klugman did exactly that for over half a century. He felt less like a star and more like a colleague you would want on any production.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jack Klugman
- Name (Japanese)
- ジャック・クラグマン
- Reading
- じゃっく・くらぐまん
- Born
- April 27, 1922 – December 24, 2012
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / screenwriter / stage actor / television actor / director
2. Background
- University
- Carnegie Mellon University
Awards & achievements
- 1971 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1973 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- 1964 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jack Klugman born?
Born April 27, 1922.
When did Jack Klugman die?
Died December 24, 2012, aged 90.
Where was Jack Klugman from?
Jack Klugman was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Jack Klugman do?
Jack Klugman worked as film actor, screenwriter, stage actor, television actor, director.
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