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James Farentino was born on February 24, 1938 in Brooklyn, New York, United States and was credited as a television actor, film actor and stage actor. James Farentino died on January 24, 2012, aged 73. Awards on record include Theatre World Award (1973).
My Take
James Farentino feels like a quintessential craftsman of Hollywood's mid-century era. A Brooklyn-born Italian-American who moved fluidly between film, television, and stage, he won a Theatre World Award in 1973, which tells me his theatrical chops were the real foundation. Audiences may recall him from Dynasty or The Final Countdown, but I think of him as the dependable professional who gives a production its backbone. I have a soft spot for actors who elevate the work around them rather than chase the spotlight. He left us in 2012, having built a solid, respectable body of work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Farentino
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・ファレンティノ
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ふぁれんてぃの
- Born
- February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Theatre World Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
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 James Farentino born?
Born February 24, 1938.
When did James Farentino die?
Died January 24, 2012, aged 73.
Where was James Farentino from?
James Farentino was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did James Farentino do?
James Farentino worked as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor.
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