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Born on January 31, 1934 in Clayton, Missouri, United States, James Franciscus was a film producer, television actor and film actor. James Franciscus died on July 8, 1991 at the age of 57. Schooling on record includes Yale University.
My Take
James Franciscus is one of those mid-century American leading men whose face I recognize long before his name clicks. What strikes me is how television-centric his career was: six different series, from Mr. Novak to Naked City to Longstreet, which tells me he was a reliable network draw in an era when that meant something. The Yale background also stands out to me. He felt like the clean-cut, dependable type the studios kept reaching for. Losing him at 57 in 1991 feels early, and I suspect a younger generation knows him more from his film work than the shows that actually built his name.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- James Franciscus
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェームズ・フランシスカス
- Reading
- じぇーむず・ふらんしすかす
- Born
- January 31, 1934 – July 8, 1991
- Origin
- Clayton, Missouri, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film producer / television actor / film actor / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
2. Background
- University
- Yale University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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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 Franciscus born?
Born January 31, 1934.
When did James Franciscus die?
Died July 8, 1991, aged 57.
Where was James Franciscus from?
James Franciscus was from Clayton, Missouri, United States.
What did James Franciscus do?
James Franciscus worked as actor, film producer, television actor, film actor, screenwriter.
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