Jack Lord: Summary

Recent Role:: Steve McGarrett on Hawaii Five-O

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 12-30-1920

Death:: 1-21-1998

Birthplace:: New York, NY, USA

Birth Name:: John Joseph Patrick Ryan

Born John Joseph Patrick Ryan, Jack Lord was the son of a steam freighter executive and a mother who owned a farm north of New York City. Aside from an early career at sea as well as an enlistment in the Merchant Marine (both before and during World War II), Lord had a talent for drawing and painting, majoring in Fine Arts at New York University. He began studying acting in New York and appeared in plays both on and off Broadway. From there, Lord secured roles in many classic television programs, including Playhouse 90, Have Gun, Will Travel, The Untouchables, and the lead in Stoney Burke. He also had a notable film career and played a prominent part in the James Bond film Dr. No.

Jack Lord is most famous for his signature role as Steve McGarrett on the long-running police drama Hawaii Five-O. After this show concluded, Lord retired and lived a secluded life on Hawaii with his wife Marie until his death in 1998. Born John Joseph Patrick Ryan, Jack Lord was the son of a steam freighter executive and a mother who owned a farm north of New York City. Aside from an early career at sea as well as an enlistment in the Merchant Marine (both before and during World War II), Lord had a talent for drawing and painting, majoring in Fine Arts at New York University. He began studying acting in New York...

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TheLordsLady50
member since: Feb 5, 2009
The man was totally original. He wasn't like anyone else and didn't want to be. He could play any part and no one else could ever take over the parts he played. He made them his own and kept them that way. ...Continue »
First, let me say that I had the pleasure to have Jack Lord as a dear friend. He was loving, kind and generous to a fault. I first saw him as Stoney Burke. After that, I read and collected everything I could find about him. I even have a My Space and Yahoo group for him. The man was totally original. He wasn't like anyone else and didn't want to be. He was down-to-earth and you always knew where you stood with him. I could talk to him about anything. No matter what the man did, it was original. He could play any part and no one else could ever take over the parts he played. He made them his own. He kept them that way. He didn't like the star treatment and didn't mind being called Jack. He smiled when I'd call him Stoney or McGarrett. He said once that he didn't mind signing autographs and would sign them as long as it made people happy.

He was no prima donna ever. Yes, he was a tough business man and had high expectations of those he worked with because he had high expectations of himself. After all, he'd be the one criticized if the final product was bad.

Sadly, there are very few originals left. There are very few real craftsmen left. Jack Lord sets a standard which others can aspire to. He was a man of faith, character, talent, versatility and a lot more. I am proud to have known him. I for one will always love and remember him -- not just as an actor, but as my dear friend.
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JPPT1974
member since: Nov 2, 2005
Great and wonderful! ...Continue »
I really liked him on Hawaii Five-O as that was
His show and despite others thinking that he was a
Prima donna, without Jack Lord, there would be no show like
That and that he made the show work. Great actor and
Really stood out despite to the chargin of his co-stars!
Miss him a lot! He is irreplacable!
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