David Janssen (1931-1980), Noted Actor and Producer, Passes Away David Janssen, a respected actor and producer whose long career left its mark on films and television alike, passed away on February 13th, 1980, at the age of 48.Widely admired for his versatility as an actor and his professional prowess as a producer, Janssen made a name for himself in countless roles, ultimately becoming best known for his starring role as Dr. Richard Kimble in the iconic TV series, The Fugitive. Born in 1931 in Naponee, Nebraska, Janssen began performing in theatre productions during his teenage years and later attended the University of California, Los Angeles on a drama scholarship. After several years in the Los Angeles theater scene and a handful of guest appearances in television series, Janssen earned his big break with his lead role in the 1957 film noir, Mammy. From then on, his career as a performer never looked back. Notable titles that Jansson was part of include Felony Squad, The Green Berets, Doyle and Hurleigh, and Harry O. Janssen’s greatest success, however, came in the form of television. During the 1960s, he starred in the highly-rated suspense series The Fugitive, a role for which he was widely celebrated and was even awarded a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination. Janssen later moved into production with his company, David Janssen Productions, creating and producing television films such as Polly and Harry O. Janssen’s influence spanned decades of entertainment and is sure to be remembered and appreciated by fans around the world.