Art Fleming was an American actor who is best known for his role as the original host of Jeopardy! (1964), as well as appearances in Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) and MacArthur (1977).
Personal and Family Life
Art Fleming was born Arturo Volk Fazzini on May 1, 1924, in New York City. He had three marriages, with his last wife being Rebecca Lynn. He had one daughter named Jan Hanna, who has pursued a career as a musician.
Death and Legacy
Fleming passed away on April 25, 1995, in Crystal River, Florida, due to pancreatic cancer. His legacy includes his significant contributions to television as a game show host and his roles in various films, particularly his memorable stint on Jeopardy!
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| A Hatful of Rain | 1957-07-17 | Jack – Mounted Cop |
| MacArthur | 1977-07-15 | The Secretary |
| The Compleat Al | 1985-08-07 | Self / “Jeopardy!” Host |
| The Californians | 1957-09-24 | Jeremy Pitt |
| International Detective | 1959-12-26 | Ken Franklin |
| Letter to Loretta | 1953-09-20 | Art |
| Starsky & Hutch | 1975-09-10 | |
| Pantomime Quiz | 1947-11-13 |