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John Houseman (born Jacques Haussmann; September 22, 1902 – October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born British-American actor and producer of theatre, film, and television.
John Houseman was a Romanian-born American who worked in theater, film and TV. He co-founded the Mercury Theatre with Orson Welles, produced Citizen Kane, and won an Oscar for The Paper Chase.
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- Bucharest, Romania
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- Malibu, California, USA
John Houseman, who wrote three volumes of memoirs, "Run-Through" (1972), "Front and Center" (1979) and "Final Dress" (1983), died at age 86 on October 31, 1988 after making major contributions to the theater and film.
- September 22, 1902
- October 31, 1988
Jun 4, 2024 · John Houseman (born Sept. 22, 1902, Bucharest, Rom.—died Oct. 31, 1988, Malibu, Calif., U.S.) was an American stage, film, radio, and television producer who is perhaps best known for his later career as a character actor.
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John Houseman was an actor, producer, writer and executive who appeared in many films and TV shows, such as The Paper Chase, Rollerball and The Fog. See his full list of credits, including Broadway, awards and honors.
Ernest Borgnine and Cybill Shepherd presenting John Houseman with the Oscar® for Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Paper Chase" at the 46th Academy Awards® in 1974.
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Nov 1, 1988 · John Houseman, who spent more than half a century in the theater as an influential producer and director but who did not achieve fame until, at the age of 71, he portrayed a crusty law school...
