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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, 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.
- January 1, 1
- Bucharest, Romania
- January 1, 1
- Malibu, California, USA
Sep 18, 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, 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
John Houseman (September 22, 1902 – October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born British-American actor and film producer who became known for his highly publicized collaboration with director Orson Welles from their days in the Federal Theatre Project through to the production of Citizen Kane.
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...
Nov 1, 1988 · John Houseman, the dramatic arts' suave, indefatigable man-for-all-seasons, died Monday morning at his home in Malibu at the age of 86.