John C. Becher was an American actor who is best known for Gremlins, The Man Who Wasn’t There, and The United States Steel Hour.
Personal and Family Life
John C. Becher was born on January 13, 1915, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was married to Margaret Williams Becher from 1958 until his passing. Becher had a passion for collecting stamps, especially stamps related to theatre.
Death and Legacy
John C. Becher passed away on September 20, 1986, in Los Angeles, California, due to cancer. His contributions to both film and television have been remembered by fans and colleagues alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Next Stop, Greenwich Village | 1976-02-04 | Casting Director |
| Below the Belt | 1980-12-01 | Promoter |
| Say Yes | 1986-06-12 | Bride’s Father |
| Honky Tonk Freeway | 1981-08-21 | Brandon C. Dasher |
| Up the Sandbox | 1972-12-21 | Mr. Koerner |
| A Christmas Festival | 1959-12-13 | Officer Flannelly |
| Mass Appeal | 1984-12-14 | Mr. Jennings |
| Gremlins | 1984-06-08 | Dr. Molinaro |
| Murphy’s Romance | 1985-12-25 | Jesse Parker |
| You Can’t Go Home Again | 1979-04-25 | Minister |
| OHMS | 1980-01-02 | Henry Lucker |
| Too Far to Go | 1979-03-12 | Judge |
| The Man Who Wasn’t There | 1983-08-12 | Cherub |
| The Love Song of Barney Kempinski | 1968-05-10 | Tourist #1 |
| Dirtymouth | 1970-01-01 | Harry |
| Crazy Joe | 1974-02-08 | |
| Little House on the Prairie | 1974-09-11 | |
| Knots Landing | 1979-12-27 | |
| Charlie’s Angels | 1976-09-22 | Caretaker |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Doctor |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Officer Flannelly |
| The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | 1955-09-06 | |
| The Patty Duke Show | 1963-09-18 | |
| Inner Sanctum | 1954-01-09 | |
| Night Court | 1984-01-04 | Judge Tallon |
| Joanie Loves Chachi | 1982-03-23 | |
| Remington Steele | 1982-10-01 | Dean Percy Winfield |
| The Facts of Life | 1979-08-24 | |
| Bosom Buddies | 1980-11-27 | |
| Three’s Company | 1977-03-15 | |
| Kojak | 1973-10-24 | Dr. Bernard |
| Filthy Rich | 1982-08-09 | |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1948-10-03 | |
| Playwrights ’56 | 1955-10-04 | |
| Detective School | 1979-07-31 | |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984-09-30 | Optometrist |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | 2nd Businessman |
| Naked City | 1958-09-30 | Reporter |
| Taxi | 1978-09-12 | Mr. Sherman |
| Teachers Only | 1982-04-14 |