Jack Klugman
Date of Death: December 24, 2012 (90)
Birth Place: USA
Latest News on Jack Klugman:
Final Sydney Performances of THE ODD COUPLE in Sydney Now on Sale (May 6, 2024)
Final Melbourne Performances on Sale For THE ODD COUPLE (Apr 23, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide (Mar 30, 2024)
Final Sydney Performances of THE ODD COUPLE in Sydney Now on Sale (May 6, 2024)
Final Melbourne Performances on Sale For THE ODD COUPLE (Apr 23, 2024)
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide (Mar 30, 2024)
BIO
Jack Klugman was an American stage, film, and television actor. His career began in the 1950s with 12 Angry Men (1957) and Cry Terror! (1958). He won his first Primetime Emmy Award for his guest-starring role on The Defenders in 1964. He also appeared on The Twilight Zone.
Klugman replaced Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison in the Broadway play The Odd Couple. He later reprised his role in the television adaptation of The Odd Couple opposite Tony Randall, for which Klugman won his second and third Primetime Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe Award. He later starred in the title role in Quincy, M.E., for which he earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
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STAGE CREDITS
Movies
Time Table
[ 1956 ] Frankie Page
[ 1956 ] Frankie Page
12 Angry Men
[ 1957 ] Juror 5
[ 1957 ] Juror 5
Cry Terror!
[ 1958 ] Vince, a thug
[ 1958 ] Vince, a thug
Days of Wine and Roses
[ 1962 ] Jim Hungerford
[ 1962 ] Jim Hungerford
I Could Go on Singing
[ 1963 ] George
[ 1963 ] George
Act One
[ 1963 ] Joe Hyman
[ 1963 ] Joe Hyman
The Yellow Canary
[ 1963 ] Lt. Bonner
[ 1963 ] Lt. Bonner
Hail, Mafia
[ 1965 ] Phil
[ 1965 ] Phil
The Detective
[ 1968 ] Dave Schoenstein
[ 1968 ] Dave Schoenstein
The Split
[ 1968 ] Harry Kifka
[ 1968 ] Harry Kifka
Goodbye, Columbus
[ 1969 ] Ben Patimkin
[ 1969 ] Ben Patimkin
Who Says I Can't Ride a Rainbow!
[ 1971 ] Barney
[ 1971 ] Barney
Two-Minute Warning
[ 1976 ] Sandman
[ 1976 ] Sandman
Dear God
[ 1996 ] Jemi
[ 1996 ] Jemi
The Twilight of the Golds
[ 1996 ] Mr. Stein
[ 1996 ] Mr. Stein
When Do We Eat?
[ 2005 ] Artur
[ 2005 ] Artur
Camera Obscura
[ 2010 ] Sam
[ 2010 ] Sam
TV Shows
Diagnosis Murder
LAPD Det. Harry Trumble, Dr. Jeff Everden
LAPD Det. Harry Trumble, Dr. Jeff Everden
Quincy M.E.
Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
Dr. R. Quincy, M.E.
The F.B.I.
Victor Amazeen, Charles Gates
Victor Amazeen, Charles Gates
The Name of the Game
Captain Garrig, Art Trager, Frank Dovnik
Captain Garrig, Art Trager, Frank Dovnik
The Odd Couple
Oscar Madison, Blinky Madison
Oscar Madison, Blinky Madison
You Again?
Henry Willows
Henry Willows
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 1960 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Jack Klugman, Gypsy
Videos
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by Louisa Brady - Apr 10, 2016
STAGE TUBE: Meet the Company Inside the Rehearsal Room of THREE MEN ON A HORSE
by Jessica Lewis - Mar 17, 2011
STAGE TUBE: Kansas City Repertory Theatre's A CHRISTMAS STORY: THE MUSICAL!
by BroadwayWorld TV - Dec 26, 2009
News
Final Sydney Performances of THE ODD COUPLE in Sydney Now on Sale
Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 27 June following a season at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 18 May and.
Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at the Theatre Royal Sydney from 27 June following a season at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 18 May and.
Final Melbourne Performances on Sale For THE ODD COUPLE
Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 18 May and the Theatre Royal Sydney from 27 June. Due to huge demand, extra Melbourne performances have been scheduled up until 23 June, on presale now and on sale from tomorrow.
Rehearsals are underway for Neil Simon’s classic comedy The Odd Couple which will open at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from 18 May and the Theatre Royal Sydney from 27 June. Due to huge demand, extra Melbourne performances have been scheduled up until 23 June, on presale now and on sale from tomorrow.
Broadway Stage and Screen- A Spring 2024 Watch Guide
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
A new Broadway season has arrived at last, full of exciting new shows and revivals of beloved classics. While many of them are original concepts or based on plays, 10 are already films that you can watch from home. If you are seeing any of the below productions in 2024, check out how you can study up beforehand or unpack afterwards!
Cast Set For THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney
The full cast has been announced for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, which plays at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June.
The full cast has been announced for Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning comedy The Odd Couple, which plays at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre from May and Theatre Royal Sydney from June.
Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney Will Lead Neil Simon's THE ODD COUPLE in Melbourne and Sydney
Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney team up for Neil Simon's classic comedy, The Odd Couple. Don't miss this laugh-a-minute play at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne and Theatre Royal Sydney in 2024.
Shane Jacobson and Todd McKenney team up for Neil Simon's classic comedy, The Odd Couple. Don't miss this laugh-a-minute play at the Comedy Theatre Melbourne and Theatre Royal Sydney in 2024.
Exclusive: John Stamos Writes About Broadway Experiences In New Memoir; Read About His Time in HOW TO SUCCEED
Read an exclusive excerpt from John Stamos' memoir 'If You Would Have told Me'.
Read an exclusive excerpt from John Stamos' memoir 'If You Would Have told Me'.
Playwrights' Theatre Of East Hampton to Present Concert Staging Of A MILONGA FOR GABRIEL ISSACS
Join in for a concert staging of the new comedy with music 'A Milonga for Gabriel Issacs' on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Written by John McCaffrey and Mark Singer, directed by Paul Lincoln, and featuring music by The Oscar Feldman Trio and live tango by Sandra Antognazzi. Tickets available online.
Join in for a concert staging of the new comedy with music 'A Milonga for Gabriel Issacs' on October 21 at 7:30 p.m. Written by John McCaffrey and Mark Singer, directed by Paul Lincoln, and featuring music by The Oscar Feldman Trio and live tango by Sandra Antognazzi. Tickets available online.
What We Know So Far About DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES on Broadway
Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2024 at Studio 54.
Days of Wine and Roses is set to transfer to Broadway, starring Kelli O'Hara and Brian d'Arcy James, who led the production off-Broadway earlier this year. Running for 16 weeks only, performances will begin on January 6, 2024 at Studio 54.
THE ODD COUPLE is Now Playing at Riverbank Theatre
The Odd Couple, a hilarious story about friendship, marriage, and unexpected roommates opened on Sunday, September 3rd at Riverbank Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
The Odd Couple, a hilarious story about friendship, marriage, and unexpected roommates opened on Sunday, September 3rd at Riverbank Theatre. Learn more about the production here!
Jamie Lee Curtis & Tiffany Haddish Want to Do THE ODD COUPLE on Broadway
Hollywood stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish reveal their ambitions to star in a new version of Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' on Broadway. Find out why they are excited about this project and their plans to entertain theatergoers.
Hollywood stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Tiffany Haddish reveal their ambitions to star in a new version of Neil Simon's 'The Odd Couple' on Broadway. Find out why they are excited about this project and their plans to entertain theatergoers.
White Heron Theatre Company Opens BLITHE SPIRIT July 10
White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket will open it's first production of the 2023 summer season, Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward (Present Laughter, Private Lives) and directed by Skip Greer. Greer returns to Nantucket after directing 2017's Outside Mullingar for White Heron.
White Heron Theatre Company of Nantucket will open it's first production of the 2023 summer season, Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward (Present Laughter, Private Lives) and directed by Skip Greer. Greer returns to Nantucket after directing 2017's Outside Mullingar for White Heron.
Steven Ditmyer Will Direct BETTINGER'S LUGGAGE at AMT
Producer Laura Elrick is thrilled to announce that acclaimed Meisner Teacher and Director Steven Ditmyer will be directing Al Tapper's Bettinger's Luggage, scheduled to open September 19th, 2023 at AMT Theater.
Producer Laura Elrick is thrilled to announce that acclaimed Meisner Teacher and Director Steven Ditmyer will be directing Al Tapper's Bettinger's Luggage, scheduled to open September 19th, 2023 at AMT Theater.
Female Spin on THE ODD COUPLE Comes to Roleystone Theatre at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre
Olive is a slob and Florence is a snob – the classic play The Odd Couple is being brought to life with a female twist.
Olive is a slob and Florence is a snob – the classic play The Odd Couple is being brought to life with a female twist.
Interview: Lane Bradbury of WE MUST REMEMBER THESE MOMENTS at Pangea
Gypsy’s original Dainty June is back with a new cabaret at Pangea!
Gypsy’s original Dainty June is back with a new cabaret at Pangea!
Pearl Sun, Kristine Nielsen & More to Star in REGRETFULLY, SO THE BIRDS ARE World Premiere at Playwrights Horizons
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater will present the world premiere of Julia Izumi’s Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons. See who is starring in the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
Playwrights Horizons and WP Theater will present the world premiere of Julia Izumi’s Regretfully, So the Birds Are, directed by Jenny Koons. See who is starring in the production, performance dates, and how to purchase tickets!
AMT Theater To Present LIES By Jerry Slaff To Kick Off New Play Reading Series
AMT Theater, New York's newest Off Broadway house, announces the first in a series of New Play Readings.
AMT Theater, New York's newest Off Broadway house, announces the first in a series of New Play Readings.
Haunted Houses: The Untold Ghost Stories of Broadway with Jennifer Ashley Tepper!
When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.
When you think 'haunted houses' you probably don't picture the inside of a theatre. But with an over 100 year history, many of Broadway's most famous houses are positively teeming with reports of the supernatural.
BWW Interview: From WIESENTHAL to TEVYE: The Unstoppable, Energizing Tom Dugan
The Wallis inaugurates their new pop-up performance space on the Promenade Terrace for live audiences with the world premiere of Tom Dugan’s TEVYE IN NEW YORK! June 23, 2021. Tom co-directs (with Michael Vale) his one-man show on the well-known musical theatre lead character of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Tom managed to find time amongst his many, many writing projects to answer a few of my enquiries.
The Wallis inaugurates their new pop-up performance space on the Promenade Terrace for live audiences with the world premiere of Tom Dugan’s TEVYE IN NEW YORK! June 23, 2021. Tom co-directs (with Michael Vale) his one-man show on the well-known musical theatre lead character of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Tom managed to find time amongst his many, many writing projects to answer a few of my enquiries.
BWW Review: THE ODD COUPLE At Desert Stages Theatre
Chemistry and balance! Two key ingredients that are (oddly!) in short supply in Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s current production of THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Virginia Olivieri. Simon’s brilliant lines and zingers are there to be uttered, but the execution stumbles. The show runs through April 5th.
Chemistry and balance! Two key ingredients that are (oddly!) in short supply in Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre’s current production of THE ODD COUPLE, directed by Virginia Olivieri. Simon’s brilliant lines and zingers are there to be uttered, but the execution stumbles. The show runs through April 5th.
Theater Stories: GYPSY, EVITA, THE COLOR PURPLE, the FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Revival, & More About The Broadway Theatre
This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!
This week's Theater Stories features the Broadway Theatre! Learn about the shows to have graced the stage of the theatre, including Gypsy, The Color Purple, Evita and more; the show that broke the theatre's box office record, and much more!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Jack Klugman been in?
Jack Klugman has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
How many West End shows has Jack Klugman been in?
Jack Klugman has not appeared in the West End
What awards has Jack Klugman been nominated for?
Jack Klugman has been nominated for the Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in "Gypsy".
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