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Short Info
Net Worth | $600 million |
Date Of Birth | April 22, 1923 |
Died | June 23, 2006, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Spouse | Candy Spelling, Carolyn Jones |
Fact | Ranked No. 62 on D Magazine's list of "The Top 100 Dallas Celebrities". [March 2003] |
Aaron Spelling was born on April 22, 1923, in Dallas, Texas. His parents, Pearl and David Spelling, were both Jewish immigrants from Poland. He had two younger brothers, Sam and Daniel. Spelling was raised in a middle-class neighborhood and attended local public schools. He was an average student but was active in sports, playing basketball and baseball. After high school, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served in World War II.
After the war, Spelling returned to Dallas and attended Southern Methodist University on the G.I. Bill. He graduated with a degree in journalism in 1949. He then moved to Hollywood to pursue a career in television. He got his start working as a page at NBC. He then worked as a writer for several shows, including “The Jack Benny Program” and “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show.”
In 1957, Spelling created his first TV series, “The Restless Gun.” The show was a hit and led to him creating other successful series, such as “The Donna Reed Show,” “Beverly Hills, 90210,” and “Melrose Place.” He also produced movies, such as “The Love Boat” and “Fantasy Island.”
Spelling was one of the most successful television producers of all time. He was estimated to have a net worth of over $600 million. He died on June 23, 2006, at the age of 83.
Spelling married Carolyn Jones in 1953. The couple had two children together, Tori and Randy. They divorced in 1964. He then married Candy Evans in 1968. The couple had two children together, Sean and Charlotte. They divorced in 1974. His third wife was Margo Lane. They were married from 1977 to 1983. He married his fourth and final wife, Candy Spelling, in 1984. They had two children together, Tori and Randy. They remained married until his death in 2006.
General Info
Full Name | Aaron Spelling |
Net Worth | $600 million |
Date Of Birth | April 22, 1923 |
Died | June 23, 2006, Los Angeles, California, United States |
Profession | Screenwriter, Television producer, Film producer, Actor, Dancer, Singer |
Education | Southern Methodist University, James Madison High School |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Candy Spelling, Carolyn Jones |
Children | Tori Spelling, Randy Spelling |
Parents | Pearl Spelling, David Spelling |
Siblings | Dan Spelling, Max Spelling, Sam Spelling, Becky Spelling |
Accomplishments
Awards | Norman Lear Achievement Award in Television, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie, TV Land Pop Culture Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama or Comedy Special, People's Choice Awards Honoree, TV Land Pioneer Award, Writers Guild of America Award for Best TV Anthology, An... |
Nominations | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, TCA Career Achievement Award, Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy |
Movies | Soapdish, Three O'Clock High, Vicki, Mr. Mom, Loose Cannons, 'night, Mother, Satan's School for Girls, The Spirit of St. Louis, Guns of the Timberland, Baby Blue Marine, The Ballad of Andy Crocker, The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch, One Foot in Hell, Carter’s Army, How Awful About Allan, Making of ... |
TV Shows | Beverly Hills, 90210, T. J. Hooker, Sunset Beach, The Guns of Will Sonnett, Honey West, The Love Boat: The Next Wave, Pacific Palisades, The Smothers Brothers Show, Hotel, Johnny Ringo, MacGruder and Loud, The New People, Glitter |
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Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | After Spelling's failure as an actor, it was then wife Carolyn Jones who pushed him to become a writer, even threatening to leave him if he didn't. Ultimately, it is Jones who deserves much credit for Spelling's success. |
2 | Release of his book, "Aaron Spelling: A Prime-time Life" by Aaron with Jefferson Graham. [1996] |
3 | Was engaged to actress Letícia Román in 1966. |
4 | Ranked No. 62 on D Magazine's list of "The Top 100 Dallas Celebrities". [March 2003] |
5 | Youngest of five children. |
6 | Father-in-law of Dean McDermott. |
7 | Ex-father-in-law of Charlie Shahnaian. |
8 | Appeared uncredited as a beggar in MGM's Kismet (1955). Spelling wrote in his memoirs that this role made him decide to give up acting. Director Vincente Minnelli always said he was responsible for Spelling's career as a successful TV producer and told him: "Had I not put you in Kismet (1955), you'd still be an actor somewhere.". |
9 | Daughter Tori Spelling was a neighbor of Farrah Fawcett for ten years in a condo she rented from her parents. |
10 | Despite his $500,000,000 fortune, according to her autobiography "STori Telling" (2008), he left his daughter Tori only a little more than $800,000 in his will. She writes that, after death taxes, she netted only half of that. |
11 | His mentor was Dick Powell. They both suffered from throat cancer from heavy smoking. |
12 | His daughter, Tori Spelling's godmother was Barbara Stanwyck. |
13 | Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1978. |
14 | Friend of Nolan Miller, Dominick Dunne and Lawrence Gordon. |
15 | Business partners included E. Duke Vincent and Leonard Goldberg. |
16 | He launched careers for different actors such as Jamie Luner, Joan Collins, Heather Locklear, Marcia Cross and George Eads, just to name a few. |
17 | At some point during the run of Degrassi High (1987), Spelling made an attempt to buy the rights and produce the show in America. Shortly after his request was declined, he produced Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). |
18 | Four of his shows (and counting) have been made into theatrical films. |
19 | Was a lifelong pipe smoker. In 2001, he was diagnosed with oral cancer. |
20 | Suffered a stroke on June 18, 2006, and was briefly hospitalized. |
21 | Holds Guinness World Record for most prolific television producer. |
22 | He used to be a cheerleader. |
23 | Had so many shows on ABC in the 1970s, people in the business joked that ABC stood for "Aaron's Broadcasting Company". |
24 | Graduated from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, with a Bachelors of Arts degree in 1945. |
25 | Father of actress Tori Spelling and actor Randy Spelling |
26 | Took the name 'Jerry Lane' during World War II. |
27 | He suffered from fear of flying. |
28 | His 4.6-acre estate "The Manor" at 594 Mapleton Drive in Bel Air, California, has 123 rooms (totalling 1.3 acres), a bowling alley, swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, screening room and four 2-car garages. Spelling bought the property in 1983, including a house that had belonged to Bing Crosby. He demolished the Crosby house and built the largest single-family home in California. |
Pictures
Movies
Producer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Split Decision | 2006 | TV Movie producer | |
Charmed | 1998-2006 | TV Series executive producer - 162 episodes | |
7th Heaven | 1996-2006 | TV Series executive producer - 221 episodes | |
Bounty Hunters | 2005 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Wanted | 2005 | TV Series executive producer - 4 episodes | |
Summerland | 2004-2005 | TV Series executive producer - 26 episodes | |
Clubhouse | 2004-2005 | TV Series executive producer - 3 episodes | |
Crazy | 2005 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Hitched | 2005 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Silver Lake | 2004 | TV Movie executive producer | |
10-8: Officers on Duty | 2003-2004 | TV Series executive producer - 15 episodes | |
Hotel | 2003 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Law and Mr. Lee | 2003 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Kingpin | 2003 | TV Mini-Series executive producer - 6 episodes | |
Queens Supreme | 2003 | TV Series executive producer | |
Deep Cover | 2002 | TV Series executive producer | |
Home of the Brave | 2002 | TV Movie executive producer | |
All Souls | 2001 | TV Series executive producer - 2 episodes | |
Stop at Nothing | 2001 | TV Movie producer | |
Titans | 2000-2001 | TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes | |
Charlie's Angels | 2000 | executive producer | |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1990-2000 | TV Series executive producer - 248 episodes | |
Satan's School for Girls | 2000 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Sunset Beach | TV Series executive producer - 524 episodes, 1997 - 1999 producer - 1 episode, 1999 | ||
Safe Harbor | 1999 | TV Series executive producer - 10 episodes | |
Melrose Place | 1992-1999 | TV Series executive producer - 219 episodes | |
The Mod Squad | 1999 | executive producer | |
Rescue 77 | 1999 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Forbidden Island | 1999 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Buddy Faro | 1998 | TV Series executive producer | |
Love Boat: The Next Wave | 1998 | TV Series executive producer | |
Odd Jobs | 1997 | TV Movie producer | |
Pacific Palisades | 1997 | TV Series executive producer | |
Savannah | 1996-1997 | TV Series executive producer - 34 episodes | |
After Jimmy | 1996 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Malibu Shores | 1996 | TV Series executive producer - 10 episodes | |
Pier 66 | 1996 | TV Movie executive producer | |
A Season in Purgatory | 1996 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Kindred: The Embraced | 1996 | TV Series executive producer - 8 episodes | |
The Invaders | 1995 | TV Series executive producer - 2 episodes | |
Burke's Law | 1994-1995 | TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes | |
Madman of the People | 1994-1995 | TV Series executive producer - 16 episodes | |
University Hospital | 1995 | TV Series executive producer - 9 episodes | |
Robin's Hoods | 1994-1995 | TV Series executive producer - 22 episodes | |
Models Inc. | 1994-1995 | TV Series executive producer - 29 episodes | |
Crosstown Traffic | 1995 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Heaven Help Us | 1994 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Texas | 1994 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Green Dolphin Beat | 1994 | TV Movie producer | |
Love on the Run | 1994 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Winnetka Road | 1994 | TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes | |
Jane's House | 1994 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Gulf City | 1993 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
A Stranger in the Mirror | 1993 | TV Movie executive producer | |
And the Band Played On | 1993 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Round Table | 1992 | TV Series executive producer | |
2000 Malibu Road | 1992 | TV Series executive producer - 6 episodes | |
The Heights | 1992 | TV Series producer | |
Grass Roots | 1992 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Back to the Streets of San Francisco | 1992 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Dynasty: The Reunion | 1991 | TV Series executive producer - 2 episodes | |
Soapdish | 1991 | producer | |
Jailbirds | 1991 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Just Life | 1990 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Love Boat: A Valentine Voyage | 1990 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Loose Cannons | 1990 | producer | |
Rich Men, Single Women | 1990 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Just Temporary | 1989 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Dynasty | 1981-1989 | TV Series executive producer - 217 episodes | |
Nightingales | 1989 | TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes | |
Heartbeat | 1988-1989 | TV Series executive producer - 18 episodes | |
Day One | 1989 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Divided We Stand | 1988 | TV Movie executive producer | |
CBS Summer Playhouse | 1988 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Nightingales | 1988 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Hotel | 1983-1988 | TV Series executive producer - 115 episodes | |
Satisfaction | 1988 | producer | |
The Loner | 1988 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Free Spirit | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Cross My Heart | 1987 | associate producer | |
Surrender | 1987/I | producer | |
Three O'Clock High | 1987 | executive producer | |
The Hope Division | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Cracked Up | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Harry's Hong Kong | 1987 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Colbys | 1985-1987 | TV Series executive producer - 49 episodes | |
The Love Boat | TV Series executive producer - 249 episodes, 1977 - 1987 associate producer - 1 episode, 1977 | ||
'night, Mother | 1986 | producer | |
Dark Mansions | 1986 | TV Movie executive producer | |
T.J. Hooker | 1982-1986 | TV Series executive producer - 90 episodes | |
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan | 1986 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Crossings | 1986 | TV Mini-Series executive producer - 3 episodes | |
Life with Lucy | 1986 | TV Series executive producer - 13 episodes | |
Glitter | 1984-1985 | TV Series executive producer - 14 episodes | |
International Airport | 1985 | TV Movie executive producer | |
MacGruder and Loud | 1985 | TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes | |
Finder of Lost Loves | 1984-1985 | TV Series executive producer - 23 episodes | |
Matt Houston | 1982-1985 | TV Series executive producer - 67 episodes | |
Hollywood Wives | 1985 | TV Mini-Series executive producer - 3 episodes | |
Hollywood Beat | 1985 | TV Series executive producer - 14 episodes | |
Velvet | 1984 | TV Movie producer | |
Hart to Hart | 1979-1984 | TV Series executive producer - 111 episodes | |
Fantasy Island | TV Series executive producer - 153 episodes, 1978 - 1984 producer - 1 episode, 1977 | ||
Dark Mirror | 1984 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Venice Medical | 1983 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Making of a Male Model | 1983 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Mr. Mom | 1983 | executive producer | |
Shooting Stars | 1983 | TV Movie executive producer | |
At Ease | 1983 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Don't Go to Sleep | 1982 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch | 1982 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Scared Silly | 1982 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Massarati and the Brain | 1982 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Strike Force | 1981-1982 | TV Series executive producer - 20 episodes | |
Sizzle | 1981 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Charlie's Angels | TV Series executive producer - 109 episodes, 1976 - 1981 producer - 1 episode, 1976 | ||
Vega$ | 1978-1981 | TV Series executive producer - 69 episodes | |
The Best Little Girl in the World | 1981 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Aloha Paradise | 1981 | TV Series executive producer - 7 episodes | |
Casino | 1980 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Family | 1976-1980 | TV Series executive producer - 86 episodes | |
Murder Can Hurt You! | 1980 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Waikiki | 1980 | TV Movie executive producer | |
B.A.D. Cats | 1980 | TV Series executive producer - 10 episodes | |
Love's Savage Fury | 1979 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Return of Mod Squad | 1979 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Starsky and Hutch | 1975-1979 | TV Series executive producer - 92 episodes | |
The Power Within | 1979 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Beach Patrol | 1979 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Friends | 1979 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
The French Atlantic Affair | 1979 | TV Mini-Series executive producer - 3 episodes | |
The Users | 1978 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid | 1978 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Wild and Wooly | 1978 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Cruise Into Terror | 1978 | TV Movie producer | |
The San Pedro Beach Bums | 1977 | TV Series executive producer - 10 episodes | |
The San Pedro Bums | 1977 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Love Boat II | 1977 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Little Ladies of the Night | 1977 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Boy in the Plastic Bubble | 1976 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Sad and Lonely Sundays | 1976 | TV Movie executive producer | |
33 Hours in the Life of God | 1976 | TV Movie producer | |
Death at Love House | 1976 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe | 1976 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Baby Blue Marine | 1976 | producer | |
S.W.A.T. | TV Series executive producer - 31 episodes, 1975 - 1976 producer - 2 episodes, 1975 | ||
The Rookies | TV Series executive producer - 92 episodes, 1972 - 1976 producer - 1 episode, 1972 | ||
One of My Wives Is Missing | 1976 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Legend of Valentino | 1975 | TV Movie producer | |
Murder on Flight 502 | 1975 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Fireman's Ball | 1975 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe Return | 1975 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Only with Married Men | 1974 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Death Cruise | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
Hit Lady | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
Death Sentence | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
Savages | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
California Split | 1974 | executive producer | |
Cry Panic | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
The Girl Who Came Gift-Wrapped | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
Chopper One | 1974 | TV Series executive producer | |
Firehouse | 1974 | TV Series executive producer | |
The Death Squad | 1974 | TV Movie producer | |
The Fireman's Ball | 1974 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Stone | 1973 | TV Movie co-executive producer | |
The Affair | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Letters from Three Lovers | 1973 | TV Movie producer | |
Hijack! | 1973 | TV Movie producer | |
Satan's School for Girls | 1973 | TV Movie producer | |
The Bait | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Letters | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Mod Squad | TV Series executive producer - 123 episodes, 1968 - 1973 producer - 1 episode, 1968 | ||
The Great American Beauty Contest | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Snatched | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
A Cold Night's Death | 1973 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Every Man Needs One | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Home for the Holidays | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Bounty Man | 1972 | TV Movie producer | |
Rolling Man | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Say Goodbye, Maggie Cole | 1972 | TV Movie producer | |
No Place to Run | 1972 | TV Movie producer | |
The Daughters of Joshua Cabe | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Two for the Money | 1972 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Trackers | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
If Tomorrow Comes | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Reluctant Heroes | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Death of Me Yet | 1971 | TV Movie producer | |
In Broad Daylight | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
A Taste of Evil | 1971 | TV Movie producer | |
The Last Child | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Five Desperate Women | 1971 | TV Movie producer | |
Congratulations, It's a Boy! | 1971 | TV Movie producer | |
River of Gold | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Yuma | 1971 | TV Movie producer | |
Love Hate Love | 1971 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Most Deadly Game | 1970-1971 | TV Series executive producer - 12 episodes | |
The Young Rebels | 1970-1971 | TV Series executive producer - 15 episodes | |
Run, Simon, Run | 1970 | TV Movie producer | |
Crowhaven Farm | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
The House That Would Not Die | 1970 | TV Movie producer | |
Wild Women | 1970 | TV Movie producer | |
The Old Man Who Cried Wolf | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer | |
But I Don't Want to Get Married! | 1970 | TV Movie producer | |
How Awful About Allan | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Death Valley Days | 1970 | TV Series producer - 1 episode | |
The Love War | 1970 | TV Movie producer | |
Carter's Army | 1970 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
The New People | 1969-1970 | TV Series executive producer - 17 episodes | |
The Ballad of Andy Crocker | 1969 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
The Pigeon | 1969 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Monk | 1969 | TV Movie executive producer / producer | |
Wake Me When the War Is Over | 1969 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Over-the-Hill Gang | 1969 | TV Movie executive producer | |
The Guns of Will Sonnett | TV Series producer - 49 episodes, 1967 - 1969 supervising producer - 1 episode, 1967 | ||
Cricket on the Hearth | 1967 | TV Movie executive producer | |
Off to See the Wizard | 1967 | TV Series executive producer - 1 episode | |
Rango | 1967 | TV Series producer - 17 episodes | |
My Brother the Angel | 1965-1966 | TV Series executive producer - 32 episodes | |
Honey West | TV Series executive producer - 29 episodes, 1965 - 1966 producer - 1 episode, 1965 | ||
Burke's Law | 1963-1966 | TV Series producer - 62 episodes | |
The Decorator | 1965 | TV Short executive producer | |
The Lloyd Bridges Show | 1962-1963 | TV Series executive producer - 34 episodes | |
The Dick Powell Theatre | 1961-1963 | TV Series producer - 28 episodes | |
Zane Grey Theater | 1959-1961 | TV Series producer - 30 episodes | |
The DuPont Show with June Allyson | 1961 | TV Series producer - 1 episode | |
Johnny Ringo | 1959-1960 | TV Series producer - 37 episodes | |
Guns of the Timberland | 1960 | producer |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Rookies | 1974 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Trackers | 1971 | TV Movie story - uncredited | |
Carter's Army | 1970 | TV Movie written by | |
The New People | 1969-1970 | TV Series creator - 17 episodes | |
The Guns of Will Sonnett | 1967-1969 | TV Series creator - 50 episodes | |
My Brother the Angel | 1965-1966 | TV Series creator - 32 episodes | |
The Lloyd Bridges Show | TV Series creator - 28 episodes, 1962 - 1963 written by - 1 episode, 1962 | ||
Kraft Mystery Theater | 1962 | TV Series 1 episode | |
The Dick Powell Theatre | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1962 teleplay - 1 episode, 1962 | ||
Zane Grey Theater | TV Series 1 episode, 1959 teleplay - 12 episodes, 1956 - 1958 writer - 11 episodes, 1956 - 1961 story - 2 episodes, 1959 - 1960 | ||
Dante | 1960 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
One Foot in Hell | 1960 | screenplay | |
Johnny Ringo | TV Series creator - 35 episodes, 1959 - 1960 story - 1 episode, 1960 written by - 1 episode, 1959 | ||
Guns of the Timberland | 1960 | ||
The David Niven Show | 1959 | TV Series teleplay - 1 episode | |
Wagon Train | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 1957 story - 1 episode, 1959 teleplay - 1 episode, 1957 | ||
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse | 1958 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Decision | 1958 | TV Series teleplay - 1 episode | |
Playhouse 90 | 1958 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre | 1957 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Big-Foot Wallace | 1957 | TV Movie |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
TV Reader's Digest | 1955-1956 | TV Series | Colonel Dornay / Williams |
Studio 57 | 1955-1956 | TV Series | Docker / Olaf |
Big Town | 1956 | TV Series | |
Dementia | 1955 | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) | |
Target Zero | 1955 | Pfc. Strangler (uncredited) | |
Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955 | TV Series | Road Worker |
Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre | 1955 | TV Series | |
Kismet | 1955 | Beggar (uncredited) | |
Dragnet | 1953-1955 | TV Series | Bruce Marcus / 'Bigs' Donaldson / Charlie Coleman / ... |
The Man Behind the Badge | 1955 | TV Series | Billy |
Mad at the World | 1955 | Willie Hanson | |
Soldiers of Fortune | 1955 | TV Series | Charlie Applegood |
Wyoming Renegades | 1955 | Petie Carver | |
I Love Lucy | 1955 | TV Series | Gas Station Man |
Treasury Men in Action | 1954 | TV Series | |
The Bamboo Prison | 1954 | Skinny (uncredited) | |
Black Widow | 1954 | Mr. Oliver (uncredited) | |
Willy | 1954 | TV Series | Dog Catcher |
The Lone Wolf | 1954 | TV Series | Loran Dane |
Alaska Seas | 1954 | The Knifer | |
Three Young Texans | 1954 | Catur | |
I Led 3 Lives | 1953 | TV Series | Elevator Operator |
Vicki | 1953 | Harry Williams | |
Sunset Beach | 1998 | TV Series | Vincent Duke |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1995 | TV Series | Executive in Limo |
Burke's Law | 1963 | TV Series | Harry Penn |
The Spirit of St. Louis | 1957 | Mr. Fearless (uncredited) | |
The Millionaire | 1956 | TV Series | Max |
Gunsmoke | 1956 | TV Series | Weed Pindle |
Crusader | 1956 | TV Series | Andrew Hock / Valentino |
Miscellaneous
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Renegades | 1982 | TV Movie creative consultant | |
Zane Grey Theater | 1957-1958 | TV Series story supervisor - 10 episodes |
Director
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Wagon Train | 1959 | TV Series 1 episode |
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Zane Grey Theater | 1958 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Tricks of the Trade | 2015/II | Short grateful thanks | |
Once in a Lew Moon | 2015 | Documentary acknowledgment | |
The Adventures of Dugg & Lemmy | 2012 | TV Series very special thanks - 1 episode | |
7th Heaven | TV Series in memory of - 4 episodes, 2006 - 2007 in loving memory of - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
Beverly Hills, 90210: Our Favorite Moments | 1998 | TV Movie documentary special thanks | |
Playboy: Farrah Fawcett, All of Me | 1997 | Video documentary special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
TV Land Moguls | 2009 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself |
The 3rd Annual TV Land Awards | 2005 | TV Special | Himself |
TV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
E! True Hollywood Story | 2001-2004 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Headline News | 2004 | TV Series | Himself |
The Desilu Story | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Inside TV Land: Style and Fashion | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
TV's Most Memorable Weddings | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Intimate Portrait | 1998-2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Brilliant But Cancelled | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Charlie's Angels: TV Tales | 2002 | TV Special documentary | Himself |
The Perfect Pitch | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Inside TV Land: Taboo TV | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Gala Paramount Pictures Celebrates 90th Anniversary with 90 Stars for 90 Years | 2002 | TV Movie | Himself |
Revealed with Jules Asner | 2002 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
The Love Boat: TV Tales | 2002 | TV Special | Himself |
TV Tales | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
Inside TV Land: African Americans in Television | 2002 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Total Access 24/7 | 2001 | TV Series | Himself |
The 70s: The Decade That Changed Television | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The Women of Charmed | 2000 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Entertainment Tonight Presents: Charlie's Angels - Uncovered | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Beverly Hills, 90210: Our Favorite Moments | 1998 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
All-Star Party for Aaron Spelling | 1998 | TV Special | Himself |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1998 | TV Series | Himself - Guest |
Biography | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Playboy: Farrah Fawcett, All of Me | 1997 | Video documentary | Himself |
The 46th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards | 1994 | TV Special | Himself - Winner: Outstanding Made for Television Movie |
The 19th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
TV Guide: 40th Anniversary Special | 1993 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
The 1993 Annual Vision Awards | 1993 | TV Special | Himself |
The Powers That Be | 1992 | TV Series | Himself |
The 18th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
The Annual Variety Club's Big Heart Awards | 1986 | TV Special | Himself |
The 11th Annual People's Choice Awards | 1985 | TV Special | Himself |
Hour Magazine | 1985 | TV Series | Himself |
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish | 1984 | TV Special documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1984 | TV Special | Himself |
The Annual Humanitarian of Year Honors Aaron Spelling | 1983 | TV Movie | Himself - Honoree |
The 40th Annual Golden Globe Awards | 1983 | TV Special | Himself |
The 19th Annual Publicists Guild of America Awards | 1982 | TV Special | Himself |
Sammy and Company | 1975 | TV Series | Himself |
The Merv Griffin Show | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
Dateline: Hollywood | 1967 | TV Series | Himself |
Here's Hollywood | 1961 | TV Series | Himself |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
E! True Hollywood Story | 2006-2009 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops | 2004 | TV Special documentary | Himself - #95: Shannen Doherty: Spelling Mistakes |
Biography | 2002 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Awards
Won Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2005 | Pioneer Award | TV Land Awards | ||
2000 | Distinguished Director Award | Costume Designers Guild Awards | ||
2000 | Lifetime Achievement Award in Television | PGA Awards | ||
1999 | Britannia Award | BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards | Excellence in Television | |
1998 | Louella Parsons Award | Golden Apple Awards | ||
1997 | OFTA TV Hall of Fame | Online Film & Television Association | Behind the Scenes | |
1997 | Soap Opera Digest Award | Soap Opera Digest Awards | Editor's Choice | |
1994 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Made for Television Movie | And the Band Played On (1993) |
1994 | Vanguard Award | GLAAD Media Awards | ||
1989 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama/Comedy Special | Day One (1989) |
1982 | Showmanship Award | Publicists Guild of America | Television | |
1978 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Motion Picture | On 15 September 1978. At 6667 Hollywood Blvd. |
1972 | Showmanship Award | Publicists Guild of America | Television | |
1971 | Bronze Wrangler | Western Heritage Awards | Fictional Television Drama | Run, Simon, Run (1970) |
Nominated Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
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2003 | Career Achievement Award | Television Critics Association Awards | ||
2002 | Career Achievement Award | Television Critics Association Awards | ||
2000 | Career Achievement Award | Television Critics Association Awards | ||
1999 | Career Achievement Award | Television Critics Association Awards | ||
1995 | CableACE | CableACE Awards | Movie or Miniseries | And the Band Played On (1993) |
1982 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | Dynasty (1981) |
1980 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | Family (1976) |
1978 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | Family (1976) |
1977 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Drama Series | Family (1976) |
1970 | Primetime Emmy | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Dramatic Series | The Mod Squad (1968) |
1963 | WGA Award (TV) | Writers Guild of America, USA | TV Anthology, Any Length | The Dick Powell Show (1961) |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia