Jack Klugman

Jacob Joachim Klugman, known as Jack Klugman (born April 27, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died December 24, 2012 in Los Angeles), was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. The actor appeared regularly in American television series during the 1960s and 1970s. He received an Emm... More

Jacob Joachim Klugman, known as Jack Klugman (born April 27, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and died December 24, 2012 in Los Angeles), was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. The actor appeared regularly in American television series during the 1960s and 1970s. He received an Emmy Award in 1964 for his role in The Defenders, and again in 1971 and 1973 for his performance in The Odd Couple. In this series, he formed a famous comedy duo with Tony Randall. Klugman was also nominated four times for an Emmy for his role in Quincy, a series in which he played a medical examiner.