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James Franciscus (James Grover Franciscus (Jimmy, Goey)) was born on 31 January, 1934 in Clayton, Missouri, USA, is an actor,producer,writer. Discover James Franciscus's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 57 years old?
| Popular As |
James Grover Franciscus (Jimmy, Goey) |
| Occupation |
actor,producer,writer |
| Age |
57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
31 January, 1934 |
| Birthday |
31 January |
| Birthplace |
Clayton, Missouri, USA |
| Date of death |
8 July, 1991 |
| Died Place |
North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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James Franciscus Height, Weight & Measurements
At 57 years old, James Franciscus height is 5' 10½" (1.79 m) .
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| Height |
5' 10½" (1.79 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
Who Is James Franciscus's Wife?
His wife is Carla Deen Ankney (1980 - 8 July 1991) ( his death), Kathleen 'Kitty' Wellman (28 March 1960 - 21 February 1979) ( divorced) ( 4 children)
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Carla Deen Ankney (1980 - 8 July 1991) ( his death), Kathleen 'Kitty' Wellman (28 March 1960 - 21 February 1979) ( divorced) ( 4 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
James Franciscus Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Franciscus worth at the age of 57 years old? James Franciscus’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated James Franciscus's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
James Franciscus Social Network
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Timeline
On May 24, 1942 his father Capt. John Allen Franciscus was on a United Army Air Force Lockheed C40-D (Ser. No. 42-22249) taking him and other pilots from Bolling Field, District of Columbia, to Houlton Air Force Base, Maine. The pilots were to ferry bombers across the Atlantic. However, the Lockheed commuter plane crashed 5 miles northeast of Howe Brook, Maine, killing all on board.
James Grover Franciscus graduated magna cum laude from Yale University in 1957 with a B. A. in English and theater. His father, John Allen Franciscus, was a pilot killed in action during WWII. His mother was named Loraine (nee Grover) and he had one sibling, a brother named John. Mr.
Franciscus is best known for his work in television, including Naked City (1958), The Investigators (1961), Mr.
In 1959 Norman Lear produced a pilot for a situation comedy called "Band of Gold" in which James and Suzanne Pleshette played a different couple each week. The program was considered too "experimental" and was never broadcast.
Wellman, on March 28, 1960, and fathered four daughters (Jamie, Kellie, Corie and Jolie). A devoted family man, his contracts often stipulated that he not be required to work past 6:00 pm.
Was the first choice to play Dr. Kildare in the 1961 TV series, but he was committed to another series (that never materialized) so the producers went with Richard Chamberlain.
Novak (1963) and Longstreet (1971). He also made numerous guest appearances in other popular television programs, starred in numerous television movies, and appeared in numerous feature films.
As co-founder of Omnibus Productions, he produced many classic films, such as Heidi (1968), Jane Eyre (1970), David Copperfield (1970), Kidnapped (1971), and The Red Pony (1973).
He played an astronaut in both Marooned (1969) and Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970).
An avid tennis player, he founded the James Franciscus Celebrity Tennis Tournament in the mid 1970s to raise money for multiple sclerosis research and victims (his mother suffered from this disease). He also enjoyed sky diving and scuba diving. He married Kathleen 'Kitty' Wellman, daughter of director William A.
Twice portrayed President John F. Kennedy, or a character directly based on him: The Greek Tycoon (1978) and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy (1981).
In the mid 1980s, he became dissatisfied with the roles offered to him and turned his attention to screen writing.
