John Forsythe: 1918-2010

Actor John Forsythe poses during an interview in Los Angeles, Calif, on July 7, 1983. The handsome, smooth-voiced actor who made his fortune as TV's affable "Bachelor Father" and the scheming oil tycoon in "Dynasty," died late Thursday, April 1, 2010, after a year-long battle with cancer, according to his publicist. He was 92.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Olivia de Havilland as Joan Fiske, and John Forsythe as the G.I. who mistakes her for a Parisian model in a photo from the 1956 film "The Ambassador's Daughter." A founding member of the Actors Studio, Forsythe enjoyed roles on the big and small screen and on stage.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Actors Ann B. Davis, left, John Forsythe, and Elsa Lanchester are shown in "The John Forsythe Show," on Sept. 13, 1965.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Actor John Forsythe is seen Aug. 31, 1982. Despite his distinguished work in theater and films, Forsythe's greatest fame came from his role as oil tycoon Blake Carrington in the 1981-89 primetime soap opera "Dynasty." With his full head of silver hair, tanned face and soothing voice, Forsythe as Carrington attracted the ardor of millions of female television viewers. "It's rather amusing at my advanced age (mid-60s) to become a sex symbol," he cracked.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Actor John Forsythe is joined by "Dynasty" co-stars Joan Collins, left, and Linda Evans, at a party celebrating the production of 150 episodes of the popular series, in Los Angeles on Sept. 24, 1986.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

John Forsythe lost his year-long battle with cancer late Thursday, April 1, 2010, at his home in Santa Ynez, Calif. According to publicist Harlan Boll, Forsythe died from complications of pneumonia. "He died as he lived his life, with dignity and grace," daughter Brooke Forsythe said.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Actor John Forsythe and his wife, Julie, enter the Beverly Hilton Hotel, in Beverly Hills to attend the 44th annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 31, 1987. Forsythe was born John Lincoln Freund on Jan. 29, 1918, in Penn's Grove, N.J. The couple has two daughters, and Forsythe has a son from a previous marriage. Having had his name mispronounced all his life, the actor said he adopted the name of Forsythe, which came from his mother's family.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92

Actor John Forsythe celebrates after accepting the Golden Globe Award for best actor in a dramatic television series, "Dyanasty," in Hollywood, Calif., Jan. 30, 1983. Forsythe, the actor who made his fortune as TV's affable "Bachelor Father" and the scheming oil tycoon in "Dynasty," died late Thursday, April 1, 2010 in Santa Ynez, Calif. He was 92.

Dynasty Star Dies at 92