John Henry Faulk

Known for

Acting

Born

August 21, 1913

Birthplace

Austin, Texas, USA

Died

April 9, 1990 (aged 76)

Biography

John Henry Faulk (August 21, 1913 – April 9, 1990), from Austin, Texas, was a storyteller and radio show host. His successful lawsuit against the entertainment industry helped to bring an end to the Hollywood blacklist.

Best known work

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

1974

The Best Man

1964

Adam

1983

All the Way Home

1963

The Mike Douglas Show

1961

Lovin' Molly

1974

Leadbelly

1976

Trespasses

1986

Fear on Trial

1975

Filmography

1986
Trespasses
as Dr. Silver
1983
Adam
as Sen. Strom Thurmond
1976
Leadbelly
as Gov. Pat Neff
1975
Fear on Trial
Book
1974
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
as Storyteller
1974
Lovin' Molly
as Mr. Grinsom
1964
The Best Man
as Gov. T.T. Claypoole
1963
All the Way Home
as Walter Starr
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)