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Jack Laird

Writing · Born May 8, 1923 · Los Angeles, California, U.S

Jack Laird was an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor. He received three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his works in Ben Casey, Night Gallery, and Kojak. The acclaimed writer/producer began his career as a child actor.

Jack Laird movies and shows

  • My Three Sons1960
  • Have Gun, Will Travel1957
  • Ben Casey1961
  • Kojak1973
  • Night Gallery1970
  • The Millionaire1955
  • Bronco1958
  • The Third Man1959
  • Cavalcade of America1952
  • Channing1963
  • Man with a Camera1958
  • Doctors' Hospital1975
  • The Insiders1985
  • The Dark Secret of Harvest Home1978
  • World of Giants1959
  • Beggarman, Thief1979
  • Testimony of Two Men1977
  • The Bold Ones: The Protectors1969
  • The Hanged Man1964
  • The Return of Charlie Chan1973
  • Hellinger's Law1981
  • The Movie Murderer1970
  • One of Our Own1975
  • Kojak: It's Always Something1990