Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Film director, Film producer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Thursday)
Died
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Education
John Adams High School, New York University
Zodiac Sign
♑ Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < French < Latin (Iācōbus)
Popularity
Tier B -- 58,369 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
Career
Career spanning 23 years (1955-1978)
Year context
Born in 1920 -- Women gain the right to vote (19th Amendment); Woodrow Wilson was US president
Year 1920 →
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Monkey
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (15)
AWARDS (1)
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Theatre World Award
1955
WON
Biography
John Joseph Patrick Ryan (December 30, 1920 – January 21, 1998), best known by his stage name Jack Lord, was an American television, film, and Broadway actor. He was known for his starring role as Steve McGarrett in the American television program Hawaii Five-O from 1968 to 1980. Lord appeared in feature films earlier in his career, among them Man of the West (1958). He was the first actor to play recurring character Felix Leiter in the first James Bond film Dr. No.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Jack Lord?
Jack Lord was born on and passed away on at the age of 77.
Where was Jack Lord born?
Jack Lord was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Jack Lord been in?
Jack Lord has 15 credits in our database. Notable titles include Hawaii Five-O (1968), The Counterfeit Killer (1968), The Name of the Game Is Kill! (1968), The Ride to Hangman's Tree (1967), The Doomsday Flight (1966).
What is Jack Lord known for?
Jack Lord is primarily known as an actor. John Joseph Patrick Ryan (December 30, 1920 – January 21, 1998), best known by his stage name Jack Lord, was an American television, film, and…
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