Photo: NBC Television / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1973 Theatre World Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was James Farentino born?
February 24, 1938 – January 24, 2012.
Where is James Farentino from?
James Farentino is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does James Farentino do?
James Farentino works as actor, television actor, film actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.