John Calvin

John Calvin

77 · Born: Nov 29, 1947

1992
1979
1978

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BornNov 29, 1947 Staten Island, New York, USA

Biography

Born on November 29, 1947, John Calvin, a celebrated thespian, embarked upon his life's journey in the bustling and eclectic borough of Staten Island, situated within the state of New York, which is, in turn, an integral part of the United States of America, a nation renowned for its rich cultural heritage and diverse geographical landscape.

Renowned for his electrifying portrayals across a diverse array of television programs and cinematic productions, he has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. One of his most notable and enduring roles is that of Jack Stiles in the action-packed adventure series "Tales of the Gold Monkey", which initially premiered in 1982 to widespread acclaim. Additionally, he has also appeared in the crime-comedy film "The Cheap Detective", which was released in 1978 and showcased his versatility as a performer. Furthermore, his portrayal of the titular character in the crime-mystery film "Mike Hammer: Murder Takes All" in 1989 cemented his status as a master of his craft.

**Person Biography:**

Born on March 18, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, he is a talented American actor known for his captivating performances on both the small and big screens. With a career spanning over four decades, he has appeared in a wide range of genres, from action and adventure to comedy and drama.

Career

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1994
Dragonworld
Dragonworld as Bob Armstrong
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Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger as Mitch Cutter
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1993
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1992
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Almost Pregnant
Almost Pregnant as Gordon "Rip" Mallory
{"id":15449,"title":"Critters 3","year":"1991","character":"Clifford","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/critters-3","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_15449.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_15449.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Critters 3
Critters 3 as Clifford
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1990
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1989
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{"id":2307,"title":"Quantum Leap","year":1989,"character":"Buddy Wright","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/quantum-leap","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1fnumfqtkn4o.jpg"},"released":1}
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap as Buddy Wright
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Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote as Philip Royce
{"id":8428,"title":"The Wrong Guys","year":"1988","character":"FBI Captain","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-wrong-guys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8428.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8428.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
The Wrong Guys
The Wrong Guys as FBI Captain
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1987
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Dallas
Dallas as Wilson Cryder
{"id":24558,"title":"Ghost Warrior","year":"1986","character":"Doctor Alan Richards","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ghost-warrior","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24558.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Ghost Warrior
Ghost Warrior as Doctor Alan Richards
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Night Court
Night Court as Pete Peterson
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1985
Hunter
Hunter as Bradley Woolsey
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T.J. Hooker
T.J. Hooker as Lester
{"id":62594,"title":"Airwolf","year":"1984","character":"Blaze","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/airwolf","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62594.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62594.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Airwolf
Airwolf as Blaze
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Airwolf
Airwolf as Hergos
{"id":103834459,"title":"V","year":1984,"character":"Dr. Stephen Maitland","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/v","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834459.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834459.jpg"},"released":1}
V
V as Dr. Stephen Maitland
{"id":1059,"title":"The A-Team","year":1984,"character":"Madrid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-a-team","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3vagln6i63b0.jpg"},"released":1}
The A-Team
The A-Team as Madrid
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{"id":120607,"title":"The Ambush Murders","year":"1982","character":"Dennis Bowie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-ambush-murders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120607.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
The Ambush Murders
The Ambush Murders as Dennis Bowie
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1981
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1980
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{"id":22655,"title":"California Dreaming","year":"1979","character":"Rick","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/california-dreaming","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22655.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22655.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
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Norma Rae
Norma Rae as Ellis Harper
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1978
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{"id":10236,"title":"The Rockford Files","year":1976,"character":"Preston Garnett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rockford-files","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10236.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files as Preston Garnett
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1975
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1974
Winter Kill
Winter Kill as Deputy Jerry Troy
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The Rangers
The Rangers as Crowder
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1973
Legend in Granite
Legend in Granite as Paul Hornung
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1972