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John Houseman - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 22, 1902 |
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| 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.
FAQs
People also ask
When was John Houseman born?
John Houseman was born the 22 September 1902.
Where is John Houseman from?
Bucharest, Romania.
On His Birth-Day
About September 22nd, 1902, in brief:
- Day of the week: September 22nd, 1902 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Snow White directed by
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