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There is, however, one major exception to this anomaly: Klugman starred in four different episodes of Rod Serling’s seminal series The Twilight Zone, equaling fellow thespian Burgess Meredith, who also made four return appearances.ĭid Klugman purposely avoid the genre? “No,” the actor asserts, “but I didn’t like roles that were poorly written and many scripts of that type were. He was nominated for a Tony Award in 1960 for his feature role in the Broadway musical “Gypsy.” The actor even won a Chloe Award for an appearance opposite Tony Randall in an Eagle Brand snacks commercial.įor an actor who has seemingly tackled every challenge that television has to offer, Jack Klugman’s resume is surprisingly devoid of science fiction or fantasy roles.

His portrayal of Oscar Madison earned him two Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe in the comedy category, while a performance on The Defenders in 1963 netted a third Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama. Skilled in comedy as well as drama, Klugman has amassed a collection of awards that reflects his diverse background. He also performed frequently in theater throughout his career and is still very active on the stage. His films include TWELVE ANGRY MEN (1957), CRY TERROR (1958), THE DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES (1962), ACT ONE (1963), THE DETECTIVE (1968), TWO MINUTE WARNING (1976) and DEAR GOD (1996).

#JACK KLUGMAN TV#

He worked on every major live TV show of the “Golden Age” and played a leading role in four different television series in addition to The Odd Couple and Quincy, Klugman starred in Harris Against the World (1964-65) and You Again? (1986-87). (1976-1983).Ī veteran of hundreds of television appearances, the actor’s credentials span several decades.

Perhaps you remember him in his title role as a medical examiner with a penchant for solving crimes in the popular Quincy, M.E. You may know him best as Oscar Madison, the slovenly sportswriter who played opposite Tony Randallâ€™s fastidious photographer Felix Unger on one of the great comedic-tandem sitcoms, The Odd Couple (1970-1975). Yet his face is as familiar as a favorite uncle. With his guy-down-the-block appearance and a demeanor that captures the essence of the everyman, Jack Klugman is a hardly the leading-man type. Television veteran Jack Klugman reflects on his craft, career, and life in the Zone. He worked on every major live TV show of the “Golden Age” and starred in four different television series.

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