John Houseman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 22, 1902
Died	October 31, 1988 (age 86)
Birthplace	Bucharest, Romania
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also John Houseman's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Academy Award-winning performance in 'The Paper Chase' (1973), and as a founding member of the Mercury Theatre with Orson Welles.

Intro

John Houseman was a British-American actor and producer best known for his distinctive voice and role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the film and television series 'The Paper Chase.' He was also a founding member of the Mercury Theatre, collaborating with Orson Welles.

Early Life & Background

John Houseman was born Jacques Haussmann in Bucharest, Romania, to a British mother and French father. He spent much of his youth in England and was educated in Clifton College before working in the grain trade and eventually moving to the United States.

Career Highlights

Co-founded the Mercury Theatre with Orson Welles in 1937.
Produced the famous 1938 radio broadcast of 'The War of the Worlds.'
Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'The Paper Chase' (1973).
Starred as Professor Charles Kingsfield in both the film and TV series adaptation of 'The Paper Chase.'
Produced Broadway shows and was an influential drama teacher at Juilliard.

Trivia

Houseman's deep, authoritative voice made him a popular narrator for commercials and documentaries.
He became a U.S. citizen in 1943.
He was instrumental in launching the acting careers of many Juilliard students, including Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, and Robin Williams.

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