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Jack Klugman was an American actor, director, and writer. He was best known for his roles in the television series The Odd Couple, Quincy, M.E., and The Twilight Zone. He was also known for his roles in the films 12 Angry Men, Days of Wine and Roses, and Goodbye, Columbus. Klugman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 27, 1922. He attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology, where he studied acting. After graduating, he moved to New York City and began his career on the stage. Klugman made his film debut in 1950 in the film The Man with the Golden Arm. He went on to appear in numerous films, including 12 Angry Men, Days of Wine and Roses, and Goodbye, Columbus. Klugman's most famous role was as Oscar Madison in the television series The Odd Couple, which ran from 1970 to 1975. He also starred in the television series Quincy, M.E., which ran from 1976 to 1983. Klugman was married twice, first to actress Brett Somers from 1953 to 1974, and then to Peggy Crosby from 1983 until his death in 2012. He had three children. Klugman died on December 24, 2012, at the age of 90. He was survived by his wife, Peggy, and his three children.

Popular As Jacob Joachim Klugman
Occupation actor,writer,director
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 27 April 1922
Birthday 27 April
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 24 December, 2012
Died Place Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jack Klugman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 90 years old, Jack Klugman height is 5' 9" (1.75 m) .

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Height 5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Who Is Jack Klugman's Wife?

His wife is Peggy Crosby (2 February 2008 - 24 December 2012) ( his death), Brett Somers (1956 - 2007) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Wife Peggy Crosby (2 February 2008 - 24 December 2012) ( his death), Brett Somers (1956 - 2007) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Jack Klugman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Jack Klugman worth at the age of 90 years old? Jack Klugman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Jack Klugman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

12 Angry Men (1957)$3,600

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Timeline

2008

Wed girlfriend Peggy Crosby at The Little Brown Church in Studio City, California (2 February 2008).

2006

Appeared in James Sweet's "The Value of Names" at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ. [November 2006]

2003

Performed a one-man show "An Evening with Jack Klugman" at the Falcon Theatre in Burbank, California, Sept. 12 - Oct. 19, 2003. [September 2003]

1999

Lived with Barbara Neugass from 1978 to 1992. 1 December 1999: A Los Angeles jury rejected an $881,000 palimony claim by her. She claimed Jack promised her lifetime support. Their relationship ended in 1992.

1998

He reunited with Tony Randall on Broadway in 1998 for Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys".

1980

He enjoyed betting on the horses from the tender age of 15. His own thoroughbred, "Jacklin Klugman", finished third in the 1980 Kentucky Derby.

1977

Competed in Celebrity Challenge of the Sexes (1977) in billiards. He won the match but lost by default because he forgot to call the final shot as per the rules.

1974

Due to their Roman Catholic beliefs, neither he nor Brett Somers ever filed for divorce following their 1974 separation.

1970

Ended up making more money from his 10% ownership in The Odd Couple (1970) than from the $7000 per episode he received during the show's final season.

1960

Was nominated for Broadway's 1960 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Musical) for "Gypsy".

1957

Appears in the original film, 12 Angry Men (1957), which was remade with Jack Lemmon. Klugman later appeared in the television series, The Odd Couple (1970), which was based on the film The Odd Couple (1968) in which Lemmon co-starred as Felix Unger. In April 2012 he performed "12 Angry Men" at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick, NJ, in another role.

1955

He and Tony Randall performed together in Appointment with Adventure: The Pirate's House (1955), from the "Golden Age of Television," 15 years before they did the classic sitcom, The Odd Couple (1970).

1950

As a film character actor, Klugman was the epitome of the everyman. He was one of the pioneers of television acting in the 1950s, and is best remembered for his 1970s TV work as Oscar Madison on The Odd Couple (1970) and as the medical examiner on Quincy M. E.