EntertainmentAmerican1931 – 1980
David Janssen
Star of "The Fugitive" TV series
Biography
An American actor best known for his starring role in the television series "The Fugitive" (1963-1967), which became one of the most iconic and influential TV shows of its era.
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Quick Facts
Category
Entertainment
Nationality
American
Born
1931
Died
1980
Thinking about the name
Janssen
Germanic origin
“The Dutch and Scandinavian form of 'Jan's son,' Janssen is rooted in patronymic traditions where surnames indicated family lineage. Now used as a given name, it carries European gravitas and the historical weight of generations of Northern European families. The double-s creates a distinctive, memorable sound.”