Facts about Jack Lord
Jack Lord died at 77 years old
Born: December 30, 1920
Died: January 21, 1998 (heart failure)
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
Best known as: Steve McGarrett on TV's Hawaii Five-O
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Jack Lord Biography
Name at birth: John Joseph Patrick Ryan
Despite his training at the prestigious Actors Studio and a long film career, Jack Lord is mostly remembered for playing tough, hair-heavy cop Steve McGarrett on the TV drama Hawaii Five-O. The show, with its brassy theme song, ran on CBS from 1968 to 1980 and continues in reruns.
Extra credit
Lord’s wife, Marie, died in October of 2005. The Lord’s $40 million estate was donated to a group of Hawaii charities.
Something in Common with Jack Lord
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