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John Houseman (September 22, 1902 - October 31, 1988) was a Romanian-born actor, best known for his Oscar-winning role as Professor Charles Kingsfield in the 1973 film The Paper Chase, a role which he reprised in the television series of the same name.
He was born as Jacques Haussmann in Bucharest.
Houseman was also a producer. For example, he co-produced Orson Welles's infamous 1938 radio broadcast The War of the Worlds.
He died at the age of 86 from cancer.
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John Houseman Facts
| Birth Name | Jacques Haussmann |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | September 22, 1902 |
| Sign | Virgo |
| Birthplace | Bucharest, Romania |
| Date of death | October 31, 1988 (age 86) |
| Awards | 1974 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (for The Paper Chase) |
| 1974 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (for The Paper Chase) |