8.5
TV
Acting
Jimmy Lydon
- Born
- Died
- (aged 98)
- Birthplace
- Harrington Park, New Jersey, USA
- Credits
- 129 titles
Biography
James J. Lydon (born May 30, 1923) is an American actor and television producer whose career in the entertainment industry began as a teenager during the 1930s.
Signature work
Known For
8.5
TV
7.3
TV
The Six Million Dollar Man
7.2
TV
Hawaii Five-O
7.6
TV
The Rockford Files
7.2
TV
The Greatest American Hero
6.7
TV
Gunsmoke
6.7
TV
Simon & Simon
5.7
TV
St. Elsewhere
6.2
Movie
Joan of Arc
6.2
Movie
Island in the Sky
6.7
Movie
Life with Father
6.3
TV
Lassie
5.8
Movie
Countdown
7.1
TV
Adam-12
7.6
TV
Baa Baa Black Sheep
6.8
TV
Cannon
7.0
TV
Maverick
6.3
Movie
Death of a Gunfighter
Acting credits 122
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | The World of Tomorrow Film | Bud Middleton (archive footage) |
| 1982 | St. Elsewhere TV | Harold O'Shea (1 ep) |
| 1981 | Simon & Simon TV | Bartender, Guard at Plant Entrance, Jeweler (1 ep) |
| 1981 | The Greatest American Hero TV | McGivers (1 ep) |
| 1977 | Peter Lundy and the Medicine Hat Stallion Film | Muggeridge |
| 1977 | Lou Grant TV | Doctor (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Baa Baa Black Sheep TV | Admiral Taylor (1 ep) |
| 1976 | Vigilante Force Film | Tom Cousy |
| 1976 | The New Daughters of Joshua Cabe Film | Jim Pickett |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen TV | Radio Actor (1 ep) |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects Film | Actor |
| 1974 | The Rockford Files TV | Wyatt, Barrow (1 ep) |
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man TV | Dr. Waters (1 ep) |
| 1973 | Bonnie's Kids Film | Motel Manager |
| 1972 | Michael O'Hara the Fourth Film | John Stevens |
| 1971 | The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove Film | Jim Durden |
| 1971 | Cannon TV | (3 ep) |
| 1971 | Scandalous John Film | Grotch |
| 1971 | Cannon Film | Betting Clerk |
| 1969 | Love, American Style TV | Photographer (1 ep) |
| 1969 | Death of a Gunfighter Film | Luke Mills |
| 1968 | Adam-12 TV | Tyler, Harvey Shore (1 ep) |
| 1965 | The F.B.I. TV | Joey Witner, Church (1 ep) |
| 1964 | Many Happy Returns TV | (1 ep) |
| 1961 | Dr. Kildare TV | Reporter (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1961 | 87th Precinct TV | Roger Pitt (1 ep) |
| 1961 | The Last Time I Saw Archie Film | Pvt. Billy Simpson (as James Lydon) |
| 1960 | Stagecoach West TV | Gil Soames (1 ep) |
| 1960 | The Barbara Stanwyck Show TV | Harry (1 ep) |
| 1960 | Checkmate TV | Ben Roberts (1 ep) |
| 1960 | I Passed for White Film | Jay Morgan |
| 1960 | The Hypnotic Eye Film | Emergency Doctor (as James Lydon) |
| 1959 | The Untouchables TV | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) (1 ep) |
| 1959 | The Twilight Zone TV | Patrolman (1 ep) |
| 1959 | Tightrope TV | Paul Anderson (1 ep) |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Man with a Camera TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Lawman TV | Nat Davis (1 ep) |
| 1958 | The Texan TV | Smitty (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Bronco TV | Deputy Roy Proudy, Allan Brierly, Shorty Dolan (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Peter Gunn TV | (1 ep) |
| 1958 | Wanted: Dead or Alive TV | Dan Murdock, Paul Decker (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Casey Jones TV | Johnny Ferguson (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Trackdown TV | Mark Turley, Joe Corbett, Sam Devlin (1 ep) |
| 1957 | The Real McCoys TV | Frank Grant (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Maverick TV | Terry McKenna (1 ep) |
| 1957 | M Squad TV | Joseph Rinehart (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Wagon Train TV | Hotel Clerk, Todd, Clete Millikan, George Blair (1 ep) |
| 1957 | Chain of Evidence Film | Steve Nordstrom (as James Lydon) |
| 1956 | Wire Service TV | Harris (1 ep) |
| 1956 | The Gale Storm Show TV | Hendricks, Officer Evans, Jim Tyler, Saunders, 1st Officer Evans (1 ep) |
| 1956 | Battle Stations Film | Squawk Hewitt |
| 1955 | Screen Director's Playhouse TV | Lt. Fred Green (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Sergeant Preston of the Yukon TV | Johnny Lane (1 ep) |
| 1955 | Navy Log TV | (2 ep) |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Baines, Charlie Boggs (1 ep) |
| 1955 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp TV | Tom Fitch (uncredited) (2 ep) |
| 1955 | Rage at Dawn Film | Dedrick |
| 1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney TV | Jim Durden, John Stevens (1 ep) |
| 1954 | Lassie TV | Mr. Dennis (1 ep) |
Crew credits 9
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | The Six Million Dollar Man TV | Director (1 ep) |
| 1969 | The Learning Tree Film | Associate Producer |
| 1969 | Hawaii Five-O TV | Story (1 ep) |
| 1968 | Assignment to Kill Film | Producer |
| 1967 | Countdown Film | Producer |
| 1966 | An American Dream Film | Producer |
| 1965 | Mister Roberts TV | Producer (30 ep) |
| 1963 | Temple Houston TV | Associate Producer (1 ep) |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip TV | Associate Producer (20 ep) |