Robert Young (1907-1998) was an American actor of radio, film and television, spanning the years 1931-1988. He is best remembered as the fatherly figure and insurance salesman, James "Jim" Anderson Snr. in the family television series "Father Knows Best" (1954-1960). For his role in the series he won a number of Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
2. Henry Winkler
Answer: Arthur Fonzarelli
Henry Winkler (b. 1945) is best remembered as Arthur "Fonzie" Fonzarelli in the American sitcom "Happy Days" (1974-1984). The series was set in Midwest America during the 1950s. Henry is also a director, producer and author.
3. Jason Alexander
Answer: George Costanza
Jason Alexander (b. 1959) played the role of George Costanza, who is the best friend of Jerry Seinfeld, in the comedy series "Seinfeld" (1989-1998). In the words of Jerry Seinfeld himself, it was actually a popular show about nothing.
4. Ed O'Neill
Answer: Al Bundy
Ed O'Neill (b. 1946) is an American actor and comedian. He played the role of Al Bundy, a shoe salesman and the only bread winner in the family, in the comedy series "Married...with Children" (1987-1997).
5. Alan Alda
Answer: Dr. Benjamin Franklin Pierce
Alan Alda (b, 1936) played the role of Dr. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce in the popular television series "M.A.S.H." (1972-1983) set during the Korean War. Alda is a 6 time Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner.
6. George Clooney
Answer: Dr. Doug Ross
George Clooney (b. 1961) is an American actor who played the role of Dr. Doug Ross on the television medical drama series "ER" (1994-1999). It was for this role that he received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He won an Academy Award (Best Supporting Actor) for "Syriana" and a Best Picture one for "Argo".
7. David Jason
Answer: Derek "Del Boy" Trotter
David Jason (b. 1940) is an English actor of radio and television, a screenwriter, comedian and television producer. He is best known for his portrayal of the cheeky and happy go lucky wheeler dealer, Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, in the highly successful television comedy series " Only Fools and Horses" (1981-1991). He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2005 for his services to acting and comedy.
8. Jack Kelly
Answer: Bart Maverick
Jack Kelly (1927-1992) was an American actor and politician. He played the role of Bart Maverick, the brother of Bret Maverick (James Garner), in the popular television western series "Maverick" (1957-1962). Outside of show business he was the Mayor of Huntington Beach, California from 1983-1986.
9. Warren Mitchell
Answer: Alf Garnett
Warren Mitchell (1926-2015) was an English actor and is best remembered as Alf Garnett, the cockney racist and anti-social white collar working man in the television series "Till Death Us Do Part" (1965-1975). His career progressed from stage, film to television.
10. Jack Webb
Answer: Sgt. Joe Friday
Jack Webb (1920-1982) created the "Dragnet" series, firstly for radio and then television. Jack Webb is best remembered for his portrayal of Sgt. Joe Friday in the television drama series "Dragnet" (1951-1959) and a revival from 1967-1970. The opening narrative to the series was "This is the city, Los Angeles, California...I work here...I'm a cop". During his career he was also a producer, director and screenwriter.
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