James Gregory was an American actor known for his strong, rough voice and bold character. He passed away on September 16, 2002.
He portrayed a number of bold characters, including the brash Senator John Iselin in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), the macho General Ursus in Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970), and the crusty Inspector Frank Luger in Barney Miller (1975–1982).
He has left a significant gap not only in the professional world but also in the hearts of his family, friends, and fans. In this article, we explore the details surrounding James Gregory’s death.
What is James Gregory Cause of Death?
James Gregory passed away due to natural causes on September 16, 2002, in Sedona, Arizona, at the age of 90.
Hollywood Page Of Death confirms his death,
“Gregory died of natural causes in Sedona, Arizona, in 2002, aged 90. He and his wife were married from 1944 until his death. Gregory is interred at the Sedona Community Cemetery in Arizona.”
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James Gregory Career And Legacy
He debuted on Broadway in a Key Largo play in 1939. During World War II, he was a member of the US Navy and US Marine Corps from 1941 until 1946. A scene from one of his early acting roles in army training films can be seen in the 1982 film The Atomic Cafe.
In addition, he had a year of radio experience in the 21st Precinct (1955– 1956). Gregory starred in forty-five episodes of the NBC crime thriller The Lawless Years, which was set in the 1920s.
In the 1959–1961 television series, he portrayed NYPD Detective Barney Ruditsky. Following his role as the McCarthyite Senator Iselin in The Manchurian Candidate (1962), Gregory costarred with Cliff Robertson in the 1963 movie PT 109.
He portrayed MacDonald, the espionage boss of Dean Martin in the Matt Helm film series; Dr. Tristan Adams in the 1966 episode “Dagger of the Mind” from the original Star Trek series; and Elvis Presley in the 1967 picture Clambake.
Gregory made history as the first actor to play Jonathan Kaye, a recurrent character on Hawaii Five-O, in the series’ pilot film from 1968. Gregory appeared in Detective School as Nick Hannigan. In the television series Barney Miller, he played Deputy Inspector Frank Luger on a semi-regular basis. His last acting role was in a Mr. Belvedere episode from 1986.
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