Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Stage actor, Screenwriter, Writer, Military officer, Film director
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Birthplace
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Brett Somers (1953-2007)
Children
1 child: Adam Klugman
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Zodiac Sign
♉ Taurus
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 36,713 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 44 years (1952-1996)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Patrick Macnee →
Year context
Born in 1922 -- Discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb; Warren G. Harding was US president
Year 1922 →
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Filmography (20)
AWARDS (7)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1973
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1973
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1971
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
1964
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Biography
Jack Klugman (April 27, 1922 – December 24, 2012) was an American actor of stage, film, and television. He began his career in 1949 and had early film roles in 12 Angry Men (1957) and Cry Terror! (1958). On television, Klugman most notably starred on The Odd Couple (1970 - 1975) and Quincy, M.E. (1976 - 1983). He was nominated for ten Emmy awards, winning three.
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Jack Klugman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What movies or shows has Jack Klugman been in?
Jack Klugman has 20 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dear God (1996), The Twilight of the Golds (1996), Diagnosis: Murder (1993), Around the World in 80 Days (1989), Around the World in 80 Days (1988).
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